Cork International Film Festival
Cork, Ireland
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
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Queer Spectrum Film Festival, QSFF 2026
Dublin, Ireland · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Dublin, Ireland
39
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- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Overview
The Queer Spectrum Film Festival (QSFF) is Dublin’s first film festival dedicated to LGBTQIA+ people of colour and migrant voices, making it a distinctive platform in Ireland’s queer cultural landscape. The 2026 edition, held at the Irish Film Institute, features international feature films, shorts, and related discussions centered on migration, identity, intimacy, resilience, and transformation.
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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
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
Festival Details
Founded
2023
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