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UGFF 2026 International Gastronomy Film Festival

Izmir, Türkiye · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting

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Izmir, Türkiye
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Overview

UGFF 2026, the International Gastronomy Film Festival in İzmir, Türkiye, is a multidisciplinary festival that treats food as a cultural carrier of memory, identity, and migration stories. It is notable for combining gastronomy-themed film screenings with short film competitions, screenplay contests, workshops, talks, and tasting experiences, making it one of the region’s few dedicated food-and-film festivals.[1][2][7][10]

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

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2024

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Legitimacy Score26/100
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