CELLUDROID Sci-Fi Film Festival
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CELLUDROID is Cape Town’s genre-focused sci-fi film festival, founded in 2009 as an offshoot of the South African HORRORFEST to showcase science fiction, fantasy, anime, and animation titles that did not fit the horror program.[1][3] It is notable for programming a mix of cult classics, rare and independent films, and South African premieres, helping fill a gap in South Africa’s limited genre festival circuit.[1][3][4]
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 14 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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- Documented history with archived programs
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