Tokyo International Film Festival
Tokyo, Japan
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SmaphoFilm - International Smartphone Film Festival in Japan
Mima, Japan · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Mima, Japan
39
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
SmaphoFilm is an international smartphone film competition and public screening event held in Mima City, Tokushima, Japan, with screenings presented in a traditional theater. It is notable for its focus on films made with smartphones and for positioning accessible, low-barrier filmmaking as a creative entry point for filmmakers worldwide. The festival’s significance lies in its emphasis on democratizing film production while still celebrating cinematography and other craft elements in smartphone-made work.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+7 pts)
- 3 years of history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2023
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