Strangelove Time-based Media Festival
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Strangelove Time-based Media Festival is a Folkestone-based festival dedicated to time-based media, with a strong emphasis on experimental and innovative moving-image work. It is notable for bringing together artists’ film and video, cinema film, sound, performance, and related live events, and for expanding during the pandemic into a seasonal online programme that drew a large audience. In the UK and international festival circuit, it is significant as a cross-disciplinary platform that supports emerging and established artists while presenting work of contemporary artistic and curatorial relevance.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 5 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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