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Yellow Fever Indie Film Festival

Bangor, Ireland · Est. 2014 · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven

Tier CTrusted
Bangor, Ireland
57
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  • No physical screenings
  • 1 documented risk signal
  • 12 years of verifiable history

Overview

The Yellow Fever Indie Film Festival is an independent film festival launched in 2009 by filmmaker George Clarke and associated with screenings in Northern Ireland and Ireland. It is notable for presenting a multi-day program of more than 20 indie films from around the world, along with Q&As, workshops, and gala events, which has helped it build a strong reputation among filmmakers and guests internationally.[1][2]

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+25 pts)

  • 12 years of verifiable history
  • 2 verified pro signals
  • Verified trusted status
  • Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 2)

Red Flags (-18 pts)

  • No physical screenings
  • 1 documented risk signal

Trust Signals

Risk Flags

  • Description contradicts structured venue/screening data

Positive Signals

  • FilmFreeway Gold festival
  • Documented history with archived programs

Festival Details

Founded

2014

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At a glance

Legitimacy Score57/100
TierTier C
Reviews0
Community Reports0

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