Transilvania International Film Festival
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
100
Tier AFIAPFScreenings
Festival dossier
Sapixel International Photo Contest
Cluj Napoca, Romania · Est. 2017 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Cluj Napoca, Romania
24
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Sapixel International Photo Contest is an annual photography competition organized by the Students' Association and the Faculty of Sciences and Arts in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Established in 2013, it attracts participants from over 40 countries across five continents, showcasing a diverse range of photographic works based on yearly themes. The contest aims to enrich photographic culture and provide a platform for photographers worldwide, with selected works often featured in exhibitions across Transylvania [sapientia.ro](https://sapientia.ro/en/news/open-call-sapixel-international-photo-contest), [film.sapientia.ro](http://film.sapientia.ro/en/news/2nd-sapixel-international-photocontest).
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+10 pts)
- 9 years of verifiable history
Red Flags (-36 pts)
- Listed as 'competition' not 'festival' - likely online-only awards
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- COMPETITION_NOT_FESTIVAL
Festival Details
Founded
2017
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Legitimacy Score24/100
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