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DOTS International Documentary Film Festival

Athens, Greece · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting

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Athens, Greece
21
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Overview

DOTS International Documentary Film Festival is a new international documentary festival based in Athens, Greece, dedicated to short, human-centered documentary stories that explore contemporary social, cultural, and environmental issues. It is notable for its screenings, Q&As, masterclasses, and workshops, and for using the industrial venue PLYFA to create a space for experimentation and dialogue in the documentary community.

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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

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  • Description contradicts structured venue/screening data

Festival Details

Founded

2024

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Legitimacy Score21/100
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