richmond international film and media film festival
Richmond, Canada
74
Tier BScreenings
Festival dossier
RIDM - Montreal International Documentary Film Festival
Montreal, Canada · Est. 1998 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Montreal, Canada
100
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Strong legitimacy signals
Tier A score for legitimacy and industry clout. Still confirm deadlines, fees, and categories on the festival site before paying.
- Oscar Qualifying Festival
- 28 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Various Montreal venues
Overview
The RIDM (Montreal International Documentary Film Festival) is one of North America's leading documentary festivals, showcasing around 100–140 Canadian and international auteur documentaries annually each November. Founded in 1998 by Quebec documentary filmmakers to champion new perspectives and innovative practices, it is notable for its Forum RIDM, Quebec's only professional documentary market that supports independent production. The festival holds significant status in the film circuit by blending screenings with masterclasses and discussions to renew audiences' relationship with documentary as an art form while tackling pressing social, political, and environmental issues.
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+94 pts)
- Oscar Qualifying Festival
- 28 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Various Montreal venues
- Named jury members
- Press/industry coverage
- Wikipedia-verified (29 refs, 2 languages)
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (8 vs 0)
- Major accreditation with net-positive trust signals
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- PRESS_COVERAGE
- Documented history with archived programs
- WIKIDATA_VERIFIED
Festival Details
Founded
1998
Venue
Various Montreal venues
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
8
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