Swallow Film Festival
Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation
Tier CUnder Review
45
Legitimacy ScoreEmerging or unverified festival
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+10 pts)
- 6 years of verifiable history
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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Legitimacy Score45/100
TierTier C
Reviews0
Community Reports0
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