Mumbai Film Festival
Mumbai, India
100
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Dreamz Catcher International Film Festival
Kolkata, India · Est. 2022 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Kolkata, India
44
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 4 years of history
Overview
Dreamz Catcher International Film Festival is a Kolkata-based international festival that presents itself as a global platform for new creators, new ideas, and emerging talent. It is notable for offering screenings, filmmaker Q&As, industry roundtables, and audience awards, and for programming films across many languages and categories, including shorts, documentaries, animation, horror/science fiction, music videos, web and new media, and student or debut work.[1][2]
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+9 pts)
- 4 years of history
- 2 verified pro signals
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
Festival Details
Founded
2022
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.9/ 5
Reviews
470
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- Dianne LangDec 2025
I was very impressed with Dreamz Catcher International Film Festival with their communication and assistance. They were only too happy to help. I would like to thank them for the award for Bye Bye Baby. I will certainly be entering this festival again.
- Tobia BertiDec 2025
A honor to be winner with "INSTRUCTION: REQUIRED" short movie in this amazing festival!!! Really really proud of it!!!
- Ramona TaylorDec 2025
Such an incredible experience! The festival team is responsive, respectful and uplifting! Samsara earned three awards- such an unexpected honor!
- Douglas EsperDec 2025
Was great to be involved in this latest session. Not much communication, so hopefully future networking possibilities spring up.
- GERARDO GOUVERNEURDec 2025
The Dreamz Catcher International Film Festival is an excellent event. The team behind the Venezuelan short film ANYTHING FOR HER is very proud to have won the Phenomenal Attainment Award at such a prestigious festival.
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