Mumbai Film Festival
Mumbai, India
100
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BABUL ECO FILM FESTIVAL
Hyderabad, India · Est. 2015 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Hyderabad, India
47
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 11 years of verifiable history
Overview
The BABUL ECO FILM FESTIVAL (BEFF) is an annual international environmental film festival based in Hyderabad, described as the city’s first and only festival of its kind and one of India’s major green film festivals.[1][5][12] It focuses on environmental issues such as climate change, biodiversity, sustainability, waste reduction, and ecosystem restoration, and combines screenings with outreach activities to promote environmental awareness.[2][3][4][8][10][14]
Last reviewed Aug 27, 2026 · How we score
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 11 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
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- Named venue
- Not listed in our structured data — verify on the official site
- Physical screenings
- Not confirmed — treat online-only claims carefully
- Location context
- Hyderabad, India
Founded
2015
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