Calgary Justice Film Festival

Calgary, Canada
Tier CTrusted
57
Legitimacy Score

Emerging or unverified festival

The Calgary Justice Film Festival (CJFF), formerly the Marda Loop Justice Film Festival, is a Calgary-based annual documentary festival devoted to social, environmental, and human-rights issues. It is notable for pairing free film screenings with audience discussions, filmmaker Q&As, and community events such as the Peace Market, making it a forum for public dialogue and action rather than just a screening series.[2][4][1]

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+22 pts)

  • 20 years of verifiable history
  • 2 verified pro signals
  • Verified trusted status

Red Flags (-15 pts)

  • No physical screenings

Trust Signals

Positive Signals

  • FF_GOLD_BADGE
  • Documented history with archived programs

Festival Details

Founded

2006

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Legitimacy Score57/100
TierTier C
Reviews0
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