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Barcelona, Spain
74
Tier BScreenings
Festival dossier
Madrid Indie Film Festival • MADRIFF
Madrid, Spain · Est. 2018 · 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
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- 8 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Espacio EO7
- 4 verified pro signals
Overview
MADRIFF (Madrid Indie Film Festival) is an international independent film festival in Madrid, Spain, and part of the IBERIFF network of indie festivals. It is notable for supporting emerging filmmakers, fostering networking and cultural exchange, and screening fiction, animation, documentary, and experimental works across genres; it is also described as an IMDb qualifying event for awards listings.
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+48 pts)
- 8 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Espacio EO7
- 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
2018
Venue
Espacio EO7
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.7/ 5
Reviews
161
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- Henry ChebaaneMar 2024
Excellent team led by Caio Augusto. The quality of communication and professional deliverables makes MADRIFF one of the best run indie festivals I’ve come across.
- Zalo Emmanuel BruscoApr 2024
Increible experiencia vivida con el MADRIFF, aunque sea a la distancia. Celebramos la incorporación de peliculas latinoamericanas con nuestras perspectivas regionales. Excelente comunicación y profesionalismo. Esperamos volver a encontrarnos!
- Alexander HilliApr 2024
Great festival with live screenings, very professional communication and great vibe overall. Thank you for selecting our film and letting us participate!
- Aichurok BorukeevaApr 2024
Like Spain you are wonderful Madriff! Thank you for choosing our film “Stone” (Kyrgyzstan) for the festival and for the “Best Feature Film” nomination. We look forward to the next step with great impatience, excitement and hope, good luck and plunge into the world of a wonderful festival in December 2024.
- bo zhangApr 2024
I deeply appreciate the efforts you put in and the attention you've shown towards my work. The support and recognition you provide for film and artistic creation are an immense source of encouragement for me. Your efforts empower individuals like me in the field of filmmaking, giving me the courage to explore and express my creative endeavors, fostering international exchanges and collaborations.
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