BFI London Film Festival
London, United Kingdom
100
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Sustain Film Festival
Guildford, United Kingdom · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Guildford, United Kingdom
26
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
Sustain Film Festival is a Guildford-based film, animation, and wider media arts festival founded in 2024 and supported by the University of Surrey’s Institute for Sustainability. It is notable for centering themes of sustainability, justice, systems change, and the future of people and planet, while also including screenings, panels, workshops, and performances that connect local audiences with work from around the world. The festival has positioned itself as a multidisciplinary emerging event in the UK festival circuit, with an explicitly environmental and socially engaged focus.
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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