HIFF - HALO International Film Festival
Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation
100
Tier AScreenings
Festival dossier
ISAFF
Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation · Est. 2022 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation
44
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Worth a closer look
Tier C means thinner legitimacy/clout signals. Fine for some goals; verify venue, fees, and past editions yourself.
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 4 years of history
Overview
ISAFF is presented as the International Symbolic Art Film Festival in Saint Petersburg, focusing on short and symbolic films across genres, with additional categories for features, documentaries, animation, and music videos. It is notable for its strong emphasis on symbolic storytelling, its annual awards structure, and its IMDb-qualifying status, which gives it some recognition within the broader festival circuit.
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+9 pts)
- 4 years of history
- 2 verified pro signals
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
Festival Details
Founded
2022
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.7/ 5
Reviews
191
Synced 4 days ago
- Eddie BacaOct 2021
I’m a 1st time movie Producer. I am impressed with the easy and quick communication I’ve experienced with the ISAFF staff. My film’s actors and I were interviewed by ISAFF recently it was a rich exchange. The interviewer Natasha had done her homework. I look forward to her final work on our film. Eddie Baca
- Hannah Burkholder-IsenbergOct 2021
Thank you so much for selecting Good Old Days, we look forward to submitting our future work to ISAFF!
- Vicky WanlessOct 2021
Great festival, clear communication. Will be entering with next film.
- Marios PapageorgiouOct 2021
What a festival to be a part of! You get the desire to meet in person all those people who make International Symbolic Art Film Festival a must event. Such a friendly atmosphere through email communication and top notch professionalism. "Shadows of the World" would like also thank Natasha Dukhovnikova for interviewing the film's director Marios P. Papageorgiou . Overall, a festival who respects and showcases artistic visions! Don't miss the chance..
- malcolm barrettOct 2021
It was truly both an honour and exciting to be recognised and then achieve an award for my work especially as my films do not conform easily to many narrative cinematic expectations. This is a Festival that appears to offer something new in the galaxy of film
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