subtitle european film festival
Kilkenny, Ireland
74
Tier BScreenings
Festival dossier
silk road film festival
Dublin, Ireland · Est. 2012 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Tier ATrusted
Dublin, Ireland
99
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Strong legitimacy signals
Tier A score for legitimacy and industry clout. Still confirm deadlines, fees, and categories on the festival site before paying.
- 14 years of verifiable history
- Has physical screenings
- Press/industry coverage
Overview
The silk road film festival is a established film festival held in Dublin, Ireland, founded in 2012. The festival hosts confirmed physical screenings. False Festival rates its legitimacy at 67/100 (Tier B).
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+54 pts)
- 14 years of verifiable history
- Has physical screenings
- Press/industry coverage
- Wikipedia-verified (28 refs, 14 languages)
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (6 vs 1)
Red Flags (-5 pts)
- No named venue
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- PRESS_COVERAGE
- INTERNATIONAL_NOTABILITY
Festival Details
Founded
2012
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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