San Sebastian International Film Festival
San Sebastián, Spain
100
Tier AFIAPFOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
Barcelona Planet Film Festival
Barcelona, Spain · Est. 2015 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CTrusted
Barcelona, Spain
59
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
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Tier C means thinner legitimacy/clout signals. Fine for some goals; verify venue, fees, and past editions yourself.
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- 11 years of verifiable history
Overview
The Barcelona Planet Film Festival is an international independent film festival in Barcelona that showcases innovative cinema by emerging filmmakers from around the world. It is notable for its broad acceptance of all forms and genres, with awards spanning narrative, documentary, animation, student, Catalan, music video, and newer formats such as VR, web series, drone films, and AI films. The festival positions itself as a career-launching platform for up-and-coming artists and has been listed as an IMDb qualifier, giving it added visibility in the festival circuit.
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Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+27 pts)
- 11 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 2)
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2015
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.7/ 5
Reviews
296
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- Makoto SudoMay 2018
Great Festival! I'm so happy!!
- VELMURUGAN PERIAVANJun 2018
judging perception was out standing
- Jalaladdin GasimovJun 2018
Everything is perfect! Thanks for paying attention to every single detail! You guys are doing an amazing job!!!
- Paula RossmanJun 2018
We are grateful to the team at BPFF for the support and reception given to our film! Thank you for everything!
- emeara kJun 2018
Thank You for making 'Half Plate' part of your festival. I am grateful to the team for great communication and response :)
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