Mumbai Film Festival
Mumbai, India
100
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iDEAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Sillod, India · Est. 2020 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Sillod, India
44
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Tier C means thinner legitimacy/clout signals. Fine for some goals; verify venue, fees, and past editions yourself.
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Overview
The iDEAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL is a Maharashtra-based festival held in Sillod, India, near the Ajanta Caves, and is presented as a platform for emerging and established artists and filmmakers. It is notable for its multi-category programming, including World Competition, Marathi Competition, Global Cinema, Country Focus, and Retrospective sections, and for its emphasis on showcasing talent from different countries and cultures. [1] Its significance in the festival circuit appears to be as a growing regional international showcase that awards competitive entries through a jury panel and has attracted official selections and awards for short, experimental, and music-video work. [1][5][6][10]
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Last reviewed Aug 27, 2026 · How we score
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 6 years of verifiable 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
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
Festival Details
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- Named venue
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- Physical screenings
- Not confirmed — treat online-only claims carefully
- Location context
- Sillod, India
Founded
2020
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Legitimacy Score44/100
TierTier C
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