Mumbai Film Festival
Mumbai, India
100
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Sleeping Owl Film Fest
New Delhi, India · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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New Delhi, India
26
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
Sleeping Owl Film Fest is a New Delhi-based festival that focuses on discovering and recognizing new talent from around the world, with a strong emphasis on short films. It is notable for its wide category range across genres and formats, including drama, comedy, horror, documentary, experimental, student, animation, music video, web series, and ultra-short forms such as one-minute and silent shorts. Its significance lies in its role as an accessible showcase and evaluation platform for emerging filmmakers rather than a major international feature-festival circuit event.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+2 pts)
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-26 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- VERY_NEW
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2024
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Legitimacy Score26/100
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