Cine-Excess
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Cine-Excess is an annual international film festival and conference based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, known for combining cult-cinema screenings with an academic conference, filmmaker talks, and industry discussion. It is notable for its strong focus on global cult film traditions, especially horror and other boundary-pushing genre cinema, and for bringing together scholars, filmmakers, and audiences in the same event.[2][5][12]
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+22 pts)
- 19 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
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- Documented history with archived programs
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