Thessaloniki International Film Festival
Thessaloniki, Greece
100
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Tainies Tsepis 2024
Athens, Greece · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Athens, Greece
24
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
Tainies Tsepis is an Athens-based film festival that uniquely focuses on films shot exclusively on smartphones, promoting accessible technology in filmmaking. The festival features short narratives, documentaries, and visual essays, culminating in an online Audience Award with a cash prize. It aims to democratize filmmaking and foster a community of independent filmmakers by showcasing the creative potential of mobile technology in storytelling.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+0 pts)
No positive indicators found
Red Flags (-26 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- VERY_NEW
Festival Details
Founded
2024
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Legitimacy Score24/100
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