International Adana Golden Boll Film Festival
Adana, Türkiye
96
Tier AScreenings
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ISTANBUL SPORTS FILM FESTIVAL
Türkiye · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
WarningUnder Review
Türkiye
39
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Istanbul Sports Film Festival (İstanbul Uluslararası Spor Filmleri Festivali) is a young festival in Türkiye that brings together cinema and sport through a program of sports-themed fiction and documentary films. It is notable for positioning itself as a new platform for sports filmmaking, with screenings, talks, and industry support aimed at filmmakers working in this niche; its first edition featured dozens of films from more than 20 countries.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+7 pts)
- 3 years of history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2023
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Legitimacy Score39/100
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