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QueerCine International Film Festival

Ghent, Belgium · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting

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Ghent, Belgium
39
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Overview

QueerCine International Film Festival is a new annual LGBTQ+ film festival in Ghent, Belgium, dedicated to independent queer cinema from Belgium and around the world. It is notable for showcasing a broad range of queer stories and formats, including narrative, documentary, experimental, underground, poetry, dance, and super-short films, and it quickly established itself as a visible platform for emerging and international queer filmmaking.

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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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