New Renaissance Film Festival (London, UK)
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
The New Renaissance Film Festival (NRFF) is an independent film festival founded in 2015 in London, with a reputation as a curated platform for emerging and established filmmakers and screenwriters. It is notable for championing independent storytelling across narrative, documentary, animation, experimental, music, and dance cinema, and for building an international community around art-house and genre-adjacent work. The festival has been recognized as one of the UK’s top film festivals and is part of the broader film festival circuit for its focus on diverse, high-quality independent films and career opportunities for new talent.
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+36 pts)
- 11 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Close-Up Film Centre
- 4 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
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Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- FF_RATED
- Documented history with archived programs
- Named venues with external verification
Festival Details
Founded
2015
Venue
Close-Up Film Centre
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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