Pompeywood Genre Film Festival
Emerging or unverified festival
The Pompeywood Genre Film Festival is a Portsmouth-based independent festival that highlights low- and no-budget filmmakers from the local area, the UK, and internationally. It is notable for its short genre-film competition, with screenings and awards for horror, comedy, sci-fi, thriller, and animation, making it a focused showcase for underground and emerging genre cinema.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 5 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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