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Festival dossier
Near Nazareth Festival ( NNF)
Afula, Israel · Est. 2015 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Tier ATrusted
Afula, Israel
98
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Strong legitimacy signals
Tier A score for legitimacy and industry clout. Still confirm deadlines, fees, and categories on the festival site before paying.
- 11 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Poznack Community Center
- 4 verified pro signals
Overview
The Near Nazareth Festival (NNF) is an international film festival based in Afula, Israel, that has run since 2016 and positions itself as a broad, open-access showcase for filmmakers from around the world. It is notable for presenting films in many categories, including fiction, documentary, animation, experimental work, music videos, and other genre films, and for emphasizing international participation and cultural exchange.
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+48 pts)
- 11 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Poznack Community Center
- 4 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (4 vs 0)
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
- Documented history with archived programs
- Named venues with external verification
Festival Details
Founded
2015
Venue
Poznack Community Center
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.7/ 5
Reviews
335
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- Marina BolshakovaJun 2023
I’m so pleased that our film Apples was selected as one of the semifinalists. Thank you for all information given before selecting and attention to our work.
- Gertrud PinkusJun 2023
Near Nazareth Film Festival is a very human warm and friendly festival. You feel very comfortable and the attention to the film is great. It was a fruitful and interesting discussion after my film. Thank you for the prize for the best short film, Gertrud Pinkus.
- Adam WadeJul 2023
So thrilled to part of this category. Though I did not receive a letter when email sent. Did not know who won the category. Thankyou very much FUTUREMAN
- Andrey GilNov 2023
My greetings to festival Near Nazareth Festival (NNF) 2023. Thank you for your attention to our film and apprishiashan it «Lullaby for the cat». We were glad to participate in this festival and we congratulate all the participants and winners. Luck and success to all of you. Together we will win! Thank you very much. With great regards , director Andrew Gil ( UKRAINE)
- Lois BanksDec 2023
Thank you for the experience of entering your film festival. I’m so excited for the experience and my award.
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