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Lisbon, Portugal
100
Tier AFIAPFScreenings
Festival dossier
Maia International Film Festival
Maia, Portugal · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
WarningUnder Review
Maia, Portugal
39
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Maia International Film Festival (MaiaIFF) is a young festival in Maia, Portugal, organized by the Municipality of Maia and held at Fórum Maia. It is notable for positioning the city as a center for international cinema, with a curated program that includes feature fiction, documentaries, and animation, plus special sessions for children. The festival’s significance lies in its rapid growth as a platform for emerging and established filmmakers, attracting a broad international field of submissions and guests while building a reputation for accessible, cross-cultural programming.
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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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