durban international film festival
Durban, South Africa
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
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International Tourism Film Festival Africa
Victoria West, South Africa · Est. 2019 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Victoria West, South Africa
45
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- 7 years of verifiable history
Overview
The International Tourism Film Festival Africa (ITFFA) is a South African festival dedicated to tourism and travel storytelling, with screenings, conferences, and awards that promote destinations, products, and services through film and video. It is notable for being one of the few Africa-based festivals focused specifically on tourism films and for linking the film and tourism industries to encourage destination promotion and audiovisual sector growth.[2][4][15]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+10 pts)
- 7 years of verifiable history
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Festival Details
Founded
2019
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Avg. rating
3.6/ 5
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