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United States · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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FiLMS for World Peace FESTiVAL is a U.S.-based festival in Durham, North Carolina that screens films centered on peace, social understanding, and global connection. It is notable for showcasing an international mix of student showcase and competition films, along with works from countries such as France, Iran, Portugal, Nepal, Switzerland, and Turkey. Its programming includes experimental montages, animation, film poems, music videos, documentaries, and short narrative films, giving it a broad cross-genre profile within the peace-oriented festival circuit.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
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2024
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3.8/ 5
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6
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