Down Under Film Festival
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Down Under Film Festival (DUFF) is Berlin’s leading festival for Australian and New Zealand cinema and has been running since 2011. It is notable for presenting a wide range of Australasian films across genres and formats, with a special emphasis on First Nations and Māori storytellers, and for giving European audiences access to independent films, shorts, documentaries, and mainstream releases from the region. [1][3][12][14]
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 12 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
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