The Filmjoint
Emerging or unverified festival
The Filmjoint is a Lagos-based platform and festival brand launched in December 2022 that is dedicated to promoting, premiering, distributing, and monetizing quality short films from Nigeria and around the world. It is notable for creating a rare marketplace and recognition system for short films through its annual Filmjoint Premieres and Filmjoint Awards, which screen unreleased shorts, bring in industry judges, and help selected films reach VOD platforms.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+7 pts)
- 3 years of history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
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