HIFF - HALO International Film Festival
Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation
100
Tier AScreenings
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IN LOVE WITH ART FEST
Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation · Est. 2016 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BTrusted
Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation
65
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- No physical screenings
- 10 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
Overview
IN LOVE WITH ART FEST is an annual international film festival held in Saint Petersburg, Russia, focused on documentary, fiction, and animated films about the preservation of cultural heritage. It is notable for centering films on art, culture, and creative professions, and for serving as a competitive platform that supports new talent and showcases works that often have not yet been widely screened in Russia.[1][2][4][6]
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+30 pts)
- 10 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 1)
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Documented history with archived programs
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
Festival Details
Founded
2016
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
3.8/ 5
Reviews
2
Synced 4 days ago
- Filmmaker
Thank you for having me as a part of this wonderful program, I had a good experience with this festival
- Filmmaker
One of the best film festivals in Russia for the level of organization and the beauty of all events of the festival. Every detail is thought and made with the sense of style - such as press wall and red carpet, festival’s journal, souvenirs and of course prizes. A real celebration of the art and films! Interesting film selection. Fully booked cinema on festivals screenings. International films in program of screening and international judges.
- Filmmaker
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