BFI London Film Festival
London, United Kingdom
100
Tier AFIAPFOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
wales international documentary festival
Swansea, United Kingdom · Est. 2016 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BTrusted
Swansea, United Kingdom
74
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
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- No named venue
- 10 years of verifiable history
- Has physical screenings
Overview
The wales international documentary festival is a established film festival held in Swansea, United Kingdom, founded in 2016. The festival hosts confirmed physical screenings. It offers 1 award category. False Festival rates its legitimacy at 67/100 (Tier B).
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+29 pts)
- 10 years of verifiable history
- Has physical screenings
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 1)
Red Flags (-5 pts)
- No named venue
Festival Details
Founded
2016
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
1
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