DocAviv International Documentary Film Festival
Tel Aviv, Israel
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
The Icon Festival for Science Fiction & Fantasy, Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv, Israel · Est. 2001 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BTrusted
Tel Aviv, Israel
63
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Tier B looks established enough for many filmmakers. Check fees, programming fit, and recent editions before submitting.
- No physical screenings
- 25 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
Overview
The Icon Festival for Science Fiction, Fantasy and Role-Playing is Tel Aviv’s long-running annual genre festival, founded in 1998 and centered on science fiction, fantasy, and related fandom culture. It is notable as one of Israel’s flagship genre events, combining film screenings with talks, panels, cosplay, and other fan activities, and it has a reputation for giving a platform to independent filmmakers and young creators. [1][4][6]
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+28 pts)
- 25 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 1)
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
Festival Details
Founded
2001
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.0/ 5
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