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Mumbai, India
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Paradox of Fiction International Film Festival
BENGALURU, India · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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BENGALURU, India
23
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The Paradox of Fiction International Film Festival (POFIFF) in Bengaluru is a student- and independent-cinema-oriented festival that aims to raise the profile of arthouse and lesser-seen films. It is notable for giving emerging filmmakers and local talent a platform while also exposing audiences to independent films from around the world and connecting students with filmmakers. The festival’s significance lies in its role as an accessible showcase for non-mainstream cinema and as a training ground for new artists within Bengaluru’s film culture.[1]
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+2 pts)
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-29 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 2 documented risk signals
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- VERY_NEW
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2024
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