richmond international film and media film festival
Richmond, Canada
74
Tier BScreenings
Festival dossier
queer north film festival
Sudbury, Canada · Est. 2015 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Tier ATrusted
Sudbury, Canada
94
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Strong legitimacy signals
Tier A score for legitimacy and industry clout. Still confirm deadlines, fees, and categories on the festival site before paying.
- 11 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Sudbury Indie Cinema
- 2 verified pro signals
Overview
The queer north film festival is a established film festival held in Sudbury, Canada, founded in 2015. The festival hosts confirmed physical screenings. It offers 1 award category. False Festival rates its legitimacy at 67/100 (Tier B).
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+44 pts)
- 11 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Sudbury Indie Cinema
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (4 vs 0)
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Named venues with external verification
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2015
Venue
Sudbury Indie Cinema
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
1
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