HIFF - HALO International Film Festival
Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation
98
Tier AScreenings
Festival dossier
Peterhof Film Festival
Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation
39
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Peterhof Film Festival is an annual international festival held in Peterhof, Saint Petersburg, in the historic museum-town setting near the Peterhof palace and park complex. It is notable for screening films in the Cascad cultural center and presenting a lineup of fiction, animation, and student works from around the world, with an emphasis on making cinema part of a highly visited heritage location. Its significance is mainly regional and cultural rather than industry-dominant, but it stands out in the festival circuit for its distinctive venue and its focus on accessible international programming.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+7 pts)
- 3 years of history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2023
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Legitimacy Score39/100
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