Tokyo International Film Festival
Tokyo, Japan
100
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Tokyo Cowboys Quarterly Film Festival
Shinjuku, Japan · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Shinjuku, Japan
37
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
Tokyo Cowboys Quarterly Film Festival is an international short-film festival based in Tokyo’s Nakano/Shinjuku area, launched by Tokyo Cowboys to bring quality short films from around the world to both the local Japanese community and the international community in Tokyo. It is notable for its quarterly live theater screenings, preference for Tokyo premieres and hard-to-find films, and its mix of socially engaged works and entertainment-focused shorts, with awards including Audience Choice.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+5 pts)
- 3 years of history
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Festival Details
Founded
2023
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Legitimacy Score37/100
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