Toronto International Film Festival
Toronto, Canada
100
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RIFFA - Regina International Film Festival and Awards
Regina, Canada · Est. 2015 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Regina, Canada
25
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Regina International Film Festival and Awards (RIFFA) is an annual film festival in Regina, Saskatchewan, and is widely described as Saskatchewan’s largest film festival. It is notable for its inclusive, community-focused mission, its mix of international and Canadian cinema, and its status as a Canadian Screen Award-qualifying festival, which gives selected films added visibility in the Canadian awards circuit.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+14 pts)
- 11 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
Red Flags (-39 pts)
- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- No physical screenings
- 2 documented risk signals
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- AWARD_MILL_NAME
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2015
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Legitimacy Score25/100
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Reviews0
Community Reports0
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