kinemastik international short film festival
Gozo, Malta
94
Tier AScreenings
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Gozo Film Festival
Victoria, Malta · Est. 2017 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Victoria, Malta
47
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 9 years of verifiable history
Overview
The Gozo Film Festival is a free three-day film event held in Victoria’s Citadel in Gozo, Malta, notable for its distinctive open-air screenings against the historic bastions of the island’s capital. It showcases a curated mix of local Gozitan and Maltese productions alongside international short and feature films, with workshops and children’s programming that emphasize cultural exchange and film education. It is significant in the Maltese film scene as a platform for emerging and local talent while also attracting filmmakers and audiences from beyond the islands.[1][3][8]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 9 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
Festival Details
Founded
2017
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.0/ 5
Reviews
22
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