Berlin International Film Festival
Berlin, Germany
100
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Mabig Film Festival
Augsburg, Germany · Est. 2022 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Augsburg, Germany
37
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Mabig Film Festival is an annual festival based in Augsburg, Germany, founded by festival director Andreea Boyer. It is notable for its month-by-month nomination process that leads to an annual live screening event, and it is listed on IMDb, which gives it visibility in the wider festival circuit.[1][3][10] The festival welcomes international entries and showcases a broad mix of genres, including feature films, short films, documentaries, animation, experimental work, and genre cinema.[1][3]
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+5 pts)
- 4 years of history
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
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Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Festival Details
Founded
2022
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Legitimacy Score37/100
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