Bloodstained Indie Film Festival: Sci-Fi Horror Action
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
Bloodstained Indie Film Festival: Sci-Fi Horror Action is a Tokyo-based independent festival that focuses on sci-fi, horror, and action films, while also welcoming other genres and screenplay submissions. It began in Shanghai before relocating to Tokyo, and its significance lies in offering an international screening platform in Japan with low submission fees and official selections that screen in Tokyo.
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+38 pts)
- 11 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Zero One Building (had in-person screenings; later remote)
- 5 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- FF_RATED
- Documented history with archived programs
- Named venues with external verification
- Photos/press/video of past screenings
Festival Details
Founded
2015
Venue
Zero One Building (had in-person screenings; later remote)
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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