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Goga Film Festival

Italy · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting

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Italy
21
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Overview

The GOGA Film Festival, held in Rome, Italy, is a young festival dedicated to showcasing short films and new voices in cinema, particularly those by filmmakers under 35. The festival emphasizes 'looking beyond, looking through' as its core idea, aiming to explore reality through the cinematic lens. It has quickly gained recognition, with its first edition experiencing sold-out events and attracting notable guests.

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+0 pts)

No positive indicators found

Red Flags (-29 pts)

  • No physical screenings
  • 2 documented risk signals
  • On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected

Trust Signals

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  • Description contradicts structured venue/screening data

Festival Details

Founded

2024

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Legitimacy Score21/100
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