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Hummingbird International Film Festival

Kolkata, India · Est. 2022 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting

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Kolkata, India
39
Legitimacy Score

Overview

The Hummingbird International Film Festival is a Kolkata-based festival founded in 2021 that focuses on short films from around the world. It is notable for highlighting original, unusual, and socially engaged work across categories such as fiction, documentary, animation, LGBTQ+, video art, and human rights, while also promoting cultural exchange and Indigenous cinema.

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+7 pts)

  • 4 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

2022

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Legitimacy Score39/100
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Reviews0
Community Reports0

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