Cleveland International Film Festival
Cleveland, United States
Tier AOscar Qualifying
95
Legitimacy ScoreMajor legitimate festival with strong credentials
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+45 pts)
- Oscar Qualifying Festival
- 49 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Playhouse Square
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Festival Details
Founded
1977
Venue
Playhouse Square
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
10
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Quick Stats
Legitimacy Score95/100
TierTier A
Reviews0
Community Reports0
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