Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/A Father's Diary (film)


 * The following discussion is an archived debate of the proposed deletion of the article below. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review).  No further edits should be made to this page.

The result was delete. Participation in festivals and/or obtaining (minor) awards make it likely that sources exist and therefore preclude speedy deletion, for example. However, once at AfD, this is irrelevant and for an article to be kept notability has to be shown through in-depth independent reliable sources. Even the one "keep" !vote admits that the necessary sources cannot be found at this time. Randykitty (talk) 22:10, 4 March 2023 (UTC)

A Father's Diary (film)

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Non-notable film. The three sources from Bangladesh are regurgitated press releases about upcoming showings at festivals. The source from Spain merely names the film in a photo caption. Policy WP:NOTPLOT tells us that the encyclopedia should treat creative works in an encyclopedic manner, discussing their development, design, reception, significance, and influence. Searches in English and Bengali found no independent analysis in secondary sources that could be used to write in an encyclopedic way about it (instead of simply promoting it by raising its profile). Does not meet WP:GNG or WP:NFOE. Worldbruce (talk) 16:13, 11 February 2023 (UTC)
 * The film is apparently an indie type one so that could be the reason why it has low media coverage about its production, development and design. However, it seems to be significant as it has received several recognitions at several foreign film festivals. Added some available online references.Abhishekrand (talk) 16:27, 14 February 2023 (UTC)
 * Unlike IMDb, Wikipedia is not intended to be an indiscriminate collection of every film ever on the festival circuit. Also, Manual of Style/Film tells us, "Because of the proliferation of film festivals and 'award mills', festival awards should be added with discretion, with inclusion subject to consensus." Adding more "said a press release" sources is not the way to demonstrate notability. If the film secures a distributor, then enough may be written about it to make it suitable for the encyclopedia, until then it is WP:TOOSOON. --Worldbruce (talk) 18:27, 14 February 2023 (UTC)
 * However, the film festivals mentioned here can be used to indicate the notability of the film. Isn't it?Abhishekrand (talk) 15:10, 20 February 2023 (UTC)

Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Star   Mississippi  23:15, 18 February 2023 (UTC)
 * Note: This discussion has been included in the deletion sorting lists for the following topics: Film, Bangladesh,  and Canada. Worldbruce (talk) 16:13, 11 February 2023 (UTC)
 *  Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.

Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Liz Read! Talk! 21:52, 25 February 2023 (UTC)
 * Keep : The list of awards on this page can be considered a valid claim for the film's notabilityAbhishekrand (talk) 15:13, 20 February 2023 (UTC)
 *  Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.


 * Delete per nom. Does not meet WP:GNG or WP:NFOE. --আফতাবুজ্জামান (talk) 22:16, 26 February 2023 (UTC)


 * The above discussion is preserved as an archive of the debate. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or in a deletion review). No further edits should be made to this page.