San Sebastian International Film Festival
San Sebastián, Spain
100
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Festival dossier
The North Film Festival
Madrid, Spain · Est. 2020 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BWatchlist
Madrid, Spain
61
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Worth a closer look
On our watchlist — reputation or structural signals need extra diligence before you submit.
- Multi-city chain festival network (shared branding across hubs)
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
- 6 years of verifiable history
Overview
The North Film Festival is a multi-city network (Stockholm origin, 2020) with linked editions in Madrid, Barcelona, and New York City sharing branding and social channels. Madrid edition lists live screenings at Artistic Metropol. IMDb awards-listing qualifier — verify selection standards and fees before submitting.
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+31 pts)
- 6 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Artistic Metropol
- 4 verified pro signals
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 2)
Red Flags (-20 pts)
- Multi-city chain festival network (shared branding across hubs)
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
- Named venues with external verification
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2020
Venue
Artistic Metropol
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
18
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.5/ 5
Reviews
103
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