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San Francisco Greek Film Festival sponsored by the Modern Greek Studies Foundation

San Francisco, United States · Est. 2002 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven

Tier CTrusted
San Francisco, United States
57
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  • No physical screenings
  • 1 documented risk signal
  • 24 years of verifiable history

Overview

The San Francisco Greek Film Festival is the first and longest-running Greek film festival in the United States, sponsored by the Modern Greek Studies Foundation. It showcases contemporary Greek and Cypriot feature films and shorts from filmmakers around the world, often with English subtitles and guest appearances by filmmakers and actors. Its significance in the film festival circuit comes from its role as a major North American showcase for Greek cinema and a cultural bridge for Greek-language filmmaking.

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Last reviewed Aug 27, 2026 · How we score

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+25 pts)

  • 24 years of verifiable history
  • 2 verified pro signals
  • Verified trusted status
  • Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 2)

Red Flags (-18 pts)

  • No physical screenings
  • 1 documented risk signal

Trust Signals

Risk Flags

  • Description contradicts structured venue/screening data

Positive Signals

  • Has FilmFreeway community ratings
  • Documented history with archived programs

Festival Details

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Location context
San Francisco, United States

Founded

2002

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Avg. rating

4.1/ 5

Reviews

34

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Legitimacy Score57/100
TierTier C
FilmFreeway4.1★ · 34

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