Rejkjavik International Film Festival (RIFF)
Reykjavik, Iceland
98
Tier AScreenings
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Northern Lights - Fantastic Film Festival
Stokkseyri, Iceland · Est. 2022 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Stokkseyri, Iceland
42
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 4 years of history
Overview
The Northern Lights - Fantastic Film Festival is an Icelandic short-film festival founded in 2023 and now held in Stokkseyri, South Iceland. It is notable for its focus on the fantastic and otherworldly—especially fantasy, horror, sci-fi, supernatural, adventure, and magic realism—and for its connection to Icelandic and Nordic folklore, emerging filmmakers, and genre-film culture.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+7 pts)
- 4 years of history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
Festival Details
Founded
2022
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.0/ 5
Reviews
19
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