BFI London Film Festival
London, United Kingdom
100
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Twisted Tales Festival
Cardiff, United Kingdom · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Cardiff, United Kingdom
26
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
Twisted Tales is a recurring short-film strand at the Cardiff Mini Film Festival in Cardiff, Wales, devoted to horror, off-beat, and unusual films with twists and gore. It is notable as one of the festival’s popular specialty categories and is presented as a closing screening within a grassroots event known for championing emerging and low-budget filmmakers in unconventional venues across Cardiff. The broader festival’s reputation for supporting new talent and attracting international submissions gives Twisted Tales a place in Cardiff’s independent film circuit, even though it is not a standalone major festival.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+2 pts)
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-26 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- VERY_NEW
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2024
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Legitimacy Score26/100
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