International Adana Golden Boll Film Festival
Adana, Türkiye
96
Tier AScreenings
Festival dossier
MERCY TO UNIVERSE INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
Istanbul, Türkiye · Est. 2018 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Istanbul, Türkiye
47
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Tier C means thinner legitimacy/clout signals. Fine for some goals; verify venue, fees, and past editions yourself.
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 8 years of verifiable history
Overview
The MERCY TO UNIVERSE INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL is a themed short-film festival held in Istanbul that centers on works inspired by the life of Prophet Muhammad and the universal messages associated with that subject. It is notable for combining a religious-cultural mission with an international competition platform, and it has included fiction, documentary, and animation shorts, with support from Turkish cultural institutions.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 8 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
Festival Details
Founded
2018
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