BFI London Film Festival
London, United Kingdom
100
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Arabesque Film Festivals
United Kingdom · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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United Kingdom
21
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
Arabesque Film Festival was a Scottish charitable organization dedicated to promoting Arab cinema and culture through an annual film festival and filmmaking workshops. It aimed to provide a voice for Scotland's Arab community and support community integration through film. The charity ceased operations in May 2026 [oscr.org.uk](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC049266).
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+0 pts)
No positive indicators found
Red Flags (-29 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 2 documented risk signals
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- VERY_NEW
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Festival Details
Founded
2024
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Legitimacy Score21/100
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