The Icon Festival for Science Fiction & Fantasy, Tel Aviv
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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 Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+20 pts)
- 25 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
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Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
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