Thessaloniki International Film Festival
Thessaloniki, Greece
100
Tier AFIAPFOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
the unseen movies festival
Athens, Greece · Est. 2018 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BUnder Review
Athens, Greece
60
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- No named venue
- Trust status under active review
- 8 years of verifiable history
Overview
The the unseen movies festival is a established film festival held in Athens, Greece, founded in 2018. The festival hosts confirmed physical screenings. It offers 1 award category. False Festival rates its legitimacy at 62/100 (Tier B).
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+15 pts)
- 8 years of verifiable history
- Has physical screenings
Red Flags (-5 pts)
- No named venue
- Trust status under active review
Festival Details
Founded
2018
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
1
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