CPH:DOX
Copenhagen, Denmark
100
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JDFF ( Japan Denmark Film Festival) Denmark
Denmark · Est. 2022 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Denmark
42
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 4 years of history
Overview
JDFF (Japan-Denmark Film Festival) is a three-day film festival held in Kolding, Denmark, that presents Japanese films to Danish audiences while emphasizing cultural exchange between Japan and Denmark.[1][2][4] It is notable as a Japan-focused festival in Denmark with competitive screenings, screenings of feature and short films, and participation by people from the Japanese film industry, giving it a niche but growing place in the festival circuit.[2][4][6]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+7 pts)
- 4 years of history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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- FilmFreeway Gold festival
Festival Details
Founded
2022
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
3.8/ 5
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3
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