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Naas Film Festival

Sallins, Ireland · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting

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Sallins, Ireland
32
Legitimacy Score

Overview

Naas Film Festival is a new county-level film event based in Naas, County Kildare, with venues also serving the nearby Sallins area. It is notable for combining film screenings with industry talks, workshops, networking events, and music-based programming, and it aims to position Naas as a destination for filmmakers and film fans. The festival showcases a broad mix of local, national, and international films, including student shorts and classic or family-friendly screenings, making it a community-oriented entry in Ireland’s festival circuit.

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+2 pts)

  • 1 verified pro signal

Red Flags (-20 pts)

  • No physical screenings
  • Limited or unverifiable history
  • Trust status under active review

Trust Signals

Positive Signals

  • FF_GOLD_BADGE

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Legitimacy Score32/100
TierWarning
Reviews0
Community Reports0

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