Maniatic, Valencia International Fantastic Film Festival
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Maniatic is the International Fantastic Film Festival of Valencia, a genre-focused event dedicated to fantastic cinema, especially horror, science fiction, and fantasy. It is notable for its strong emphasis on short films, its international reach, and its status as a Goya-qualifying festival, which gives it added weight within Spain’s festival circuit.[2][4][9]
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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