HIFF - HALO International Film Festival
Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation
100
Tier AScreenings
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AURA Film Festival
Sochi, Russian Federation · Est. 2020 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Sochi, Russian Federation
45
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 6 years of verifiable history
Overview
AURA Film Festival is an international review-competition festival launched in 2022 and held in multiple Russian cities, including Sochi. It is notable for its multi-city format, open-air and indoor screenings, and its broad programming of fiction, documentary, animation, social films, posters, and photo projects, with post-screening discussions and awards ceremonies. The festival positions itself as a platform to support filmmakers, promote cinematic culture, and encourage cultural diversity and social change within the regional and wider film festival circuit.[1][2][3]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+10 pts)
- 6 years of verifiable history
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Festival Details
Founded
2020
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Avg. rating
3.9/ 5
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