Venice Film Festival
Venice, Italy
100
Tier AFIAPFOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
Garofano Rosso Film Festival
Forme, Italy · Est. 2014 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CTrusted
Forme, Italy
57
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
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- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- 12 years of verifiable history
Overview
Garofano Rosso Film Festival is an independent film festival held in Forme di Massa d’Albe, in the Abruzzo mountains, known for turning a small village into a cultural hub for cinema and public discussion. It is notable for its free, community-oriented format and for highlighting themes such as marginality, inclusion, identity, diversity, and social rights through an international program of films and talks.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+25 pts)
- 12 years of verifiable history
- 2 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
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2014
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.1/ 5
Reviews
47
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