Sydney Film Festival
Sydney, Australia
100
Tier AFIAPFOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
Earth Futures Festival
Australia · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
WarningUnder Review
Australia
30
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Earth Futures Festival is an international film and video festival in Australia that highlights the role of geoscience in addressing sustainability challenges. It is notable for its global scope, its emphasis on education, diversity and inclusion, and its mix of screenings, awards events and collaborations across cities such as Sydney, Paris and New York City. The festival showcases works ranging from feature documentaries and short video pieces to spoken stories and visual or musical performances, making it a distinctive niche event in the environmental and science-film circuit.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+0 pts)
No positive indicators found
Red Flags (-20 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Limited or unverifiable history
- Trust status under active review
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Legitimacy Score30/100
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