CHICHESTER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
The Chichester International Film Festival is a 15-day summer festival in Chichester, on England’s south coast, known for presenting a broad programme of UK and international cinema. It stands out for its mix of premieres, previews, retrospectives, archive titles, filmmaker talks, outdoor screenings, and silent films with live music, and it has grown into one of the South Coast’s most respected and ambitious film festivals.
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+34 pts)
- 34 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Chichester Cinema at New Park (Main Auditorium, Lumiere, New Park Studio), Priory Park, St John's Chapel, Picturedrome, CineVic, Windmill Cinema, St Paul's Church, The Spring Arts Centre, The Havana,
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- Documented history with archived programs
- Named venues with external verification
Festival Details
Founded
1992
Venue
Chichester Cinema at New Park (Main Auditorium, Lumiere, New Park Studio), Priory Park, St John's Chapel, Picturedrome, CineVic, Windmill Cinema, St Paul's Church, The Spring Arts Centre, The Havana,
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Related Festivals in United Kingdom
Research
Live web research is off to control API cost. This shows cached scheduled research when available, plus analysis from our database.
Hard research (cheap model + thorough prompt) runs on a cron for suspicious festivals; a biweekly job refreshes others. No live API calls from the site.
Quick Stats
How scoring works
Scores are calculated from structural indicators: accreditations, physical screenings, award category count, submission frequency, and acceptance rate. Higher scores reflect more verifiable legitimacy signals.
Filmmaker reviews
No community reviews yet. If you submitted here, your experience helps others avoid award mills.
Report a problem with this festivalGet Alerts
Get notified when CHICHESTER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL's tier changes or new reports are filed.