Mumbai Film Festival
Mumbai, India
100
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Pimpri Chinchwad International Film Festival
Pune, India · Est. 2021 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Pune, India
44
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- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Overview
The Pimpri Chinchwad International Film Festival (PCIFF) is an annual film festival in Pune’s Pimpri-Chinchwad area, organized by the municipal corporation and local film societies. It is notable for bringing together a curated international lineup in a free-to-attend public event, giving local audiences access to films from dozens of countries and a platform for socially engaged cinema. It typically showcases short films, documentaries, animation, feature films, and other independent works, and includes competitive awards such as Best Woman Director.
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Last reviewed Aug 27, 2026 · How we score
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 5 years of verifiable 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
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
Festival Details
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- Physical screenings
- Not confirmed — treat online-only claims carefully
- Location context
- Pune, India
Founded
2021
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3.5/ 5
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