Toronto International Film Festival
Toronto, Canada
100
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Night of Horror - Three Fires International Film Festival
Ottawa, Canada · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
WarningUnder Review
Ottawa, Canada
32
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
Night of Horror - Three Fires International Film Festival is a horror-focused screening event associated with Ottawa-based film programming and presented as an indie short film showcase. It is notable for spotlighting spooky, edge-of-your-seat short films and for bringing genre programming into the broader Three Fires International Film Festival/independent film circuit context.[1][15]
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
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Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
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Legitimacy Score32/100
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