Cork International Film Festival
Cork, Ireland
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
Ranelagh Film Festival
Dublin, Ireland · Est. 2022 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BUnder Review
Dublin, Ireland
61
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- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Overview
Ranelagh Film Festival is a small community film event in Dublin 6 that runs as part of the wider Ranelagh Arts Festival and is held at the Stella Cinema Ranelagh. It is notable for spotlighting new cultural experiences in a local setting, with programming centered on short films and short documentaries, sometimes including Irish-language work and special curated screenings. Its significance lies primarily in its role as a grassroots showcase for emerging and independent filmmaking rather than as a major international festival.
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Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+29 pts)
- 4 years of history
- Press/industry coverage
- Wikipedia-verified (57 refs, 15 languages)
- 3 verified pro signals
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (4 vs 3)
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
- PRESS_COVERAGE
- INTERNATIONAL_NOTABILITY
Festival Details
Founded
2022
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
3.8/ 5
Reviews
7
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