Venice Film Festival
Venice, Italy
100
Tier AFIAPFOscarScreenings
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Venice Intercultural Film Festival
Venezia Lido, Italy · Est. 2021 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Venezia Lido, Italy
37
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- Name exploits prestigious film city without actual connection
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Overview
The Venice Intercultural Film Festival is a Venice-based event that emphasizes intercultural dialogue by rewarding films that highlight local or national cultures, as well as themes such as women, human rights, student work, and first-time filmmaking. Its program focuses especially on short films, short documentaries, art films, and experimental work, with animation accepted across categories. It is notable for its cultural and social focus rather than for the prestige scale of the main Venice International Film Festival.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 5 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-25 pts)
- Name exploits prestigious film city without actual connection
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
Festival Details
Founded
2021
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
3.8/ 5
Reviews
7
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