Derby Film Festival
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Derby Film Festival is a leading regional film festival in the UK, held in Derby and centred at QUAD. It is notable for mixing new independent films, previews, Q&As, workshops, and masterclasses with a strong strand of genre cinema through its Fantastiq section, which focuses on sci-fi, horror, and fantasy. The festival is supported by the BFI and is regarded as an important platform for emerging filmmakers and wider film culture in the East Midlands.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+22 pts)
- 12 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
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- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- Documented history with archived programs
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