Making Waves Film Festival
Emerging or unverified festival
Making Waves Film Festival is Portsmouth’s annual film festival and short film competition, based in Southsea and now established as a long-running event in the region. It is notable for combining live cinema, networking, music, dining experiences, and community-curated screenings, while aiming to extend cinema beyond traditional venues and build links between local, national, and international filmmakers. The festival is significant in the film festival circuit as an IMDb-qualifying event that supports emerging talent and is presented as a leading festival in the south central UK.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+22 pts)
- 10 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
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- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- Documented history with archived programs
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