Venice Film Festival
Venice, Italy
100
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Cairo Montenotte Music & Film Festival
Plodio, Italy · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Plodio, Italy
26
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Cairo Montenotte Music & Film Festival is a local festival associated with Cairo Montenotte and nearby Plodio in Liguria, with screenings linked to the Teatro Osvaldo Chebello and a broader international film-event format. Available listings describe it as an emerging showcase for short films from around the world, with categories spanning fiction, documentary, animation, fantasy, horror, experimental work, and music videos. It is notable for combining screenings with networking and youth/student participation, giving it a community-focused role rather than the profile of a major established A-list festival.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+2 pts)
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-26 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- VERY_NEW
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2024
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Legitimacy Score26/100
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