lemesos international documentary festival
Limassol, Cyprus
94
Tier AScreenings
Festival dossier
INDAF INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL
NICOSIA, Cyprus · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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NICOSIA, Cyprus
29
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- No physical screenings
- Limited or unverifiable history
- 1 documented risk signal
Overview
INDAF Independent Film Festival is an artist-led festival in Nicosia, Cyprus, known for screening independent and low-budget work in a short-format, cross-genre program that includes documentary, animation, fiction, and experimental films. It is notable for combining film screenings with parallel activities such as talks, workshops, and live events, positioning itself as a platform for emerging and established filmmakers and for local and international independent cinema.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+2 pts)
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-23 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Limited or unverifiable history
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
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