sexy international paris film festival
Paris, France
74
Tier BScreenings
Festival dossier
belfort entrevues film festival
Belfort, France · Est. 1969 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Tier ATrusted
Belfort, France
100
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Strong legitimacy signals
Tier A score for legitimacy and industry clout. Still confirm deadlines, fees, and categories on the festival site before paying.
- 57 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Kinepolis Belfort
- Press/industry coverage
Overview
Entrevues Belfort is an annual international film festival founded in 1986 by Janine Bazin, dedicated to first films (1st to 3rd) and ambitious independent cinema. It is notable for its unique International Competition that accepts features, shorts, documentaries, animation, and experimental films, serving as a major platform for revealing new voices in world cinema. The festival holds significant status in France as a key event for discovery cinema, combining contemporary talent showcases with thematic retrospectives of cinematic heritage.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+59 pts)
- 57 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Kinepolis Belfort
- Press/industry coverage
- Wikipedia-verified (14 refs, 5 languages)
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (6 vs 0)
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- PRESS_COVERAGE
- Documented history with archived programs
- WIKIDATA_VERIFIED
Festival Details
Founded
1969
Venue
Kinepolis Belfort
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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