Mumbai Film Festival
Mumbai, India
100
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Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Kolhapur International Film Festival
Kolhapur, India · Est. 2022 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
WarningUnder Review
Kolhapur, India
39
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Kolhapur International Film Festival is an independent film festival in Kolhapur, India, named for Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj and organized as a platform for emerging and established filmmakers. It is notable for its focus on short films and for screening a broad mix of genres, including documentary, experimental, animation, horror, LGBTQ, and other international independent work. The festival emphasizes educational and networking opportunities, supports new talent, and presents itself as a venue for socially relevant and original cinema within the regional and international festival circuit.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+7 pts)
- 4 years of history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2022
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Legitimacy Score39/100
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