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United States · Est. 2022 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
MOMO International Film Festival is a U.S.-based independent film festival that launched in 2023 and positions itself as a platform for bold, international voices in contemporary cinema. It is notable for its emphasis on cinematic freedom, inclusivity, accessibility, and artistic experimentation, including earlier collaborations that featured audio-described screenings for visually impaired audiences. The festival showcases a broad mix of feature films, documentaries, animations, shorts, and one-minute works, and has drawn submissions from roughly two dozen countries, giving it a clearly international profile within the independent festival circuit.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Founded
2022
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