freedom film festival
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
94
Tier AScreenings
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Malaysia Mental Health Film Festival
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · Est. 2020 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
47
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 6 years of verifiable history
Overview
The Malaysia Mental Health Film Festival in Kuala Lumpur is an intimate, independent festival that has been held annually around World Mental Health Day. It is notable for using short films and videos to address mental health, with a focus on hope, recovery, stigma reduction, human rights, and real-life stories that encourage empathy and conversation.[1][8]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 6 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
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- FilmFreeway Gold festival
Festival Details
Founded
2020
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
3.3/ 5
Reviews
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