Sydney Film Festival
Sydney, Australia
100
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Coastal Surge International Film Festival
Avoca Beach, Australia · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Avoca Beach, Australia
21
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Coastal Surge International Film Festival is a regional film event in Avoca Beach, New South Wales, presented at the historic Avoca Beach Theatre and organized by Ninth Circle Entertainment. It is notable for showcasing short fiction, short documentary, and music video work from local, Australian, and international filmmakers, and for positioning itself as a premium big-screen showcase for emerging and established talent in the Central Coast film scene. The festival has also been tied to local arts support and red-carpet industry networking, giving it significance as a regional platform with international aspirations.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+0 pts)
No positive indicators found
Red Flags (-29 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 2 documented risk signals
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- VERY_NEW
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Festival Details
Founded
2024
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