On the Road Film Festival

Rome, Italy
Tier CUnder Review
47
Legitimacy Score

Emerging or unverified festival

The On the Road Film Festival is an itinerant Rome-based festival held at the Detour Arthouse Cinema and other venues across the city. It is notable for its focus on contemporary independent cinema centered on travel, movement, migration, nomadism, and psycho-geographical drift, and it has attracted international filmmakers and hosted masterclasses by directors such as Pedro Costa, Artur Aristakisian, and Jonathan Nossiter.

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+12 pts)

  • 8 years of verifiable history
  • 1 verified pro signal

Red Flags (-15 pts)

  • No physical screenings
  • Trust status under active review

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Positive Signals

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Festival Details

Founded

2018

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Legitimacy Score47/100
TierTier C
Reviews0
Community Reports0

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