Cannes Film Festival
Cannes, France
100
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Denys Film Festival
Saint-Ouen, France · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Saint-Ouen, France
23
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Denys Film Festival is a new annual film event held at Commune Image in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, organized by the association Dérush with support from the Cité Éducative. It is notable for championing young international talent, independent voices, and films that push beyond conventional storytelling, while also pairing screenings with debates, workshops, and meetings; its role is to provide an accessible platform for emerging filmmakers rather than a long-established major circuit fixture.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+2 pts)
- 1 verified pro signal
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
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2024
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Legitimacy Score23/100
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