Tokyo International Film Festival
Tokyo, Japan
100
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Tochigi International Film Festival
Japan · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Japan
23
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Tochigi International Film Festival is a citizen-led film festival based in Otawara City, Tochigi Prefecture. It is notable for presenting a broad lineup that includes feature films and an International Short Film Competition, with screenings of first-time-in-Japan titles, festival favorites, and works by emerging filmmakers. Its significance lies in bringing international and domestic films to a regional Japanese venue and helping broaden access to diverse cinema outside the major metropolitan festival circuit.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+2 pts)
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-29 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 2 documented risk signals
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- VERY_NEW
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2024
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Legitimacy Score23/100
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