Bali International Film Festival
Bali, Indonesia
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
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Baliwood Bali - World Independent Short Film Awards (WISFA)
Abiansemal Badung BALI & Denpasar, Indonesia · Est. 2022 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Abiansemal Badung BALI & Denpasar, Indonesia
42
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 4 years of history
Overview
Baliwood Bali – World Independent Short Film Awards (WISFA) is a Bali-based festival centered on independent short films, with screening activity and award categories tied to Baliwood Land in Abiansemal, Badung, and Denpasar. It is notable for its broad international indie focus, village-oriented screenings, and multiple prize categories for short fiction, animation, documentary, student, and children’s productions, giving selected films local exposure and festival visibility.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+7 pts)
- 4 years of history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
Festival Details
Founded
2022
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
3.6/ 5
Reviews
22
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