IPSMF
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IPSMF, or the International Photography and Short Movie Festival, is an annual international event in Bandung organized by Telkom University’s Faculty of Communication and Social Science. It is notable as a platform for exchange, screening, and recognition of creative work, with growing international participation and themes that often connect visual storytelling to social or cultural issues. The festival showcases **short films** alongside photography, and in the film category it has featured fiction, documentary, and cinematography competitions, making it a recurring stop in Indonesia’s university-based festival circuit.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+22 pts)
- 10 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
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- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- Documented history with archived programs
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