Hastings Rocks International Film Festival
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
The Hastings Rocks International Film Festival is an independent film festival in Hastings, United Kingdom, known for showcasing boundary-pushing work across fiction and non-fiction. It especially welcomes films with esoteric, mystical, noir, and horror themes, as well as films made in Hastings, and has screened dozens of shorts and features to substantial local audiences. The festival is part of the Rocks family of festivals and presents emerging and established filmmakers from around the world, giving it a recognized place in the UK indie festival circuit.
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+36 pts)
- 5 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at The Printworks
- 4 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
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Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- FF_RATED
- Named venues with external verification
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2021
Venue
The Printworks
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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