Sydney Film Festival
Sydney, Australia
100
Tier AFIAPFOscarScreenings
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HeARTflicks Charity Film Event
ADELAIDE, Australia · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
WarningUnder Review
ADELAIDE, Australia
39
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
HeARTflicks Charity Film Event is a short-film screening initiative in Adelaide, Australia, that uses cinema to raise awareness of domestic and family violence and support the Zahra Foundation. It is notable for pairing community-focused charity fundraising with an international call for films and Q&A sessions, making it a socially driven event within the Adelaide Fringe rather than a major competitive festival on the wider film-festival circuit. The program showcases short films — including live-action narrative, animation, and documentary works — with a focus on domestic violence or related social justice themes.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+7 pts)
- 3 years of history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2023
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Legitimacy Score39/100
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