BFI London Film Festival
London, United Kingdom
100
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REAL Documentary Festival
Leicester, United Kingdom · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Leicester, United Kingdom
23
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
REAL Documentary Festival is a documentary-focused festival held at Phoenix Leicester in Leicester, United Kingdom, and was co-founded in 2023 by Ulrike Kubatta, who also directed its inaugural edition. It is notable as a three-day, industry-focused event that combines screenings with networking, workshops, talks, and a digital art stream, aiming to position Leicester as a regional centre for documentary and non-fiction film and digital art.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+2 pts)
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-29 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 2 documented risk signals
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- VERY_NEW
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2024
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Legitimacy Score23/100
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