Cannes Film Festival
Cannes, France
100
Tier AFIAPFOscarScreenings
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Dark Red Film Festival
Cannes, France · Est. 2020 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BUnder Review
Cannes, France
60
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- No named venue
- Trust status under active review
- 6 years of verifiable history
Overview
Festival with physical screenings in Cannes, suitable for emerging filmmakers. NYFA-produced films have screened here, providing exposure during festival season.[2]
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+15 pts)
- 6 years of verifiable history
- Has physical screenings
Red Flags (-5 pts)
- No named venue
- Trust status under active review
Festival Details
Founded
2020
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
10
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