Cork International Film Festival
Cork, Ireland
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
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Wicklow Stories Film Festival
Greystones, Ireland · Est. 2022 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Greystones, Ireland
37
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Overview
Wicklow Stories Film Festival is a Greystones-based short film festival that launched in 2022 and has quickly become a local fixture in the Whale Theatre. It is notable for centering films made in or strongly connected to County Wicklow, with an emphasis on local filmmakers, local stories, and the county’s landscapes; in 2024 it also introduced an Ardmore Studio Recognition Award through a partnership with Ardmore Studios. The festival’s significance lies in its role as a community-focused platform for Wicklow talent rather than a major international circuit event.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+5 pts)
- 4 years of history
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
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Festival Details
Founded
2022
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3.8/ 5
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