international minorities festival
Lahore; Islamabad, Pakistan
94
Tier AScreenings
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ZCOMS Film Festival - Nazariya 3.0
Karachi, Pakistan · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Karachi, Pakistan
24
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- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Overview
The ZCOMS Film Festival - Nazariya 3.0 is an annual film festival organized by Ziauddin University's College of Media Sciences in Karachi, Pakistan. It serves as a platform for emerging Pakistani student filmmakers to showcase their talent, explore themes like 'Roots & Routes,' and celebrate creativity and freedom of expression. The festival is significant for fostering new talent in Pakistan's film industry and providing a space for diverse storytelling.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+0 pts)
No positive indicators found
Red Flags (-26 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
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Risk Flags
- VERY_NEW
Festival Details
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2024
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