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Vienna Science Film Festival

Vienna, Austria · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting

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Vienna, Austria
23
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Overview

The Vienna Science Film Festival is a Vienna-based event devoted to science-themed cinema, bringing together scientific films and sci-fi works in Austria. It is notable for its broad remit across documentary, fiction, VR, games, and works at the intersection of science, art, artificial intelligence, natural history, and science fiction, making it a specialized meeting place for science and imaginative cinema.[3][4]

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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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