DocAviv International Documentary Film Festival
Tel Aviv, Israel
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
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Tamuz Shomron Film Festival
Barkan, Israel · Est. 2020 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Barkan, Israel
47
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 6 years of verifiable history
Overview
The Tamuz Shomron Film Festival is a multi-day international festival held in Barkan/Bat Ariel area in Samaria, associated with the Shomron Film Fund and known for screening films in the West Bank. It is notable for presenting a mix of feature films, documentaries, animations, shorts, and dramas, with an emphasis on works about culture, heritage, identity, and human conflict, and it has drawn attention in the festival circuit both for giving exposure to Israeli and international filmmakers and for the controversy surrounding its political context.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 6 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
Festival Details
Founded
2020
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
3.9/ 5
Reviews
13
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