Busan International Film Festival
Busan, South Korea
100
Tier AFIAPFOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
Seoul International Eco Film Festival
Seoul, South Korea · Est. 2003 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CTrusted
Seoul, South Korea
57
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- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- 23 years of verifiable history
Overview
The Seoul International Eco Film Festival (SIEFF), formerly the Green Film Festival in Seoul, is South Korea’s leading environmental film festival and is widely described as Asia’s largest eco film festival. Founded in 2004, it is held around World Environment Day and is notable for showcasing films on climate change, biodiversity, ecological destruction, and other environmental issues, along with eco-conscious festival practices. It has strong significance in the festival circuit as one of the world’s major environmental film festivals and as a prominent platform for Korean and international eco-themed cinema.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+25 pts)
- 23 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
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2003
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
3.3/ 5
Reviews
6
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