freedom film festival
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
94
Tier AScreenings
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Taylor's University Film Festival
Subang Jaya, Malaysia · Est. 2021 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Subang Jaya, Malaysia
45
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
- 5 years of verifiable history
Overview
Taylor’s University Film Festival (TUFF) is a university-led film festival based at Taylor’s University in Subang Jaya, Malaysia, launched in 2019 and now regarded as one of the region’s notable student film platforms. It is significant for giving emerging filmmakers, especially students and early-career talent, a showcase through screenings, workshops, masterclasses, and awards, with participation that has drawn entries from Malaysia and several other countries.[1][2][3][5]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+10 pts)
- 5 years of verifiable history
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Festival Details
Founded
2021
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