GELOS Comedy Film Festival
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GELOS Comedy Film Festival is an international comedy film festival held in Moscow, focused exclusively on humorous screen content. It showcases comedy short and feature films, web series, TV episodes, sketch comedy, dark comedy, music videos, and animation, with an emphasis on discovering emerging comedic talent while also presenting established filmmakers. The festival is notable as an open, accessible platform for comedy filmmakers from around the world and for its industry-and-audience networking role within the comedy festival circuit.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 8 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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