Rejkjavik International Film Festival (RIFF)
Reykjavik, Iceland
98
Tier AScreenings
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Ocean Films Húsavík
Húsavík, Iceland · Est. 2022 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Húsavík, Iceland
40
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 4 years of history
Overview
Ocean Films Húsavík is an annual international film festival in Húsavík, Iceland, founded in 2021 by the Húsavík Whale Museum and Whale Wise. It is notable for its ocean-focused program, which highlights films about the sea, marine ecosystems, conservation, human society, and ocean-related art, and it has expanded each year, including an online edition that broadened its reach to a global audience. [1][2][4]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+5 pts)
- 4 years of history
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Festival Details
Founded
2022
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Avg. rating
3.9/ 5
Reviews
9
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