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Barcelona, Spain
74
Tier BScreenings
Festival dossier
Madrid Film Awards (MADFA)
Madrid, Spain · Est. 2019 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Tier ATrusted
Madrid, Spain
98
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Strong legitimacy signals
Tier A score for legitimacy and industry clout. Still confirm deadlines, fees, and categories on the festival site before paying.
- 7 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Palacio de la Prensa, Colegio Mayor Argentino
- 4 verified pro signals
Overview
Madrid Film Awards (MADFA) is an international film festival in Madrid, Spain, founded in 2019 and recognized as an IMDb-qualifying competition. It is notable for its live red-carpet events in central Madrid and for attracting films from more than 120 countries, making it a visible stop on the independent festival circuit.[3][7][9]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+48 pts)
- 7 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Palacio de la Prensa, Colegio Mayor Argentino
- 4 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (4 vs 0)
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
- Named venues with external verification
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2019
Venue
Palacio de la Prensa, Colegio Mayor Argentino
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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Avg. rating
4.4/ 5
Reviews
108
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