BFI London Film Festival
London, United Kingdom
100
Tier AFIAPFOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
Fisheye International Film Festival
United Kingdom · Est. 2016 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CTrusted
United Kingdom
59
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Worth a closer look
Tier C means thinner legitimacy/clout signals. Fine for some goals; verify venue, fees, and past editions yourself.
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- 10 years of verifiable history
Overview
Fisheye International Film Festival is an independently run festival based in High Wycombe, South Buckinghamshire, founded in 2015 and known for its international competition that has grown from a local community project into a broader platform for emerging filmmakers. It showcases short films and features from the UK and around the world across a wide range of genres, with selected entries curated for screenings and awards by an expert jury. The festival is notable for bringing lesser-seen films to a local audience while building the region’s profile as a hub for international cinema.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+27 pts)
- 10 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 2)
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2016
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.2/ 5
Reviews
60
Synced 4 days ago
Rating synced from FilmFreeway; individual review text not pulled yet for this festival.
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