Ravenheart International Film Festival
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
Ravenheart International Film Festival (RIFF) is based in Oslo and is Norway’s only festival devoted exclusively to fantastic cinema, making it a distinctive event in Scandinavia. It showcases science fiction, horror, fantasy, thriller, dark comedy, animation, shorts, features, documentaries, and other genre-driven films, and it is noted as one of FilmFreeway’s Top 100 best-reviewed festivals. RIFF’s significance lies in its role as a leading Norwegian platform for bold, imaginative genre filmmaking and for introducing audiences to innovative and boundary-pushing work.
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+36 pts)
- 9 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Cinemateket
- 4 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
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Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- FF_RATED
- Named venues with external verification
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2017
Venue
Cinemateket
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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