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Iodine (film)

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Non-notable film. No sign this has ever had a theatrical release or TV airing. There seems to have been a single festival showing, with no other reason to think it's notable. Hairhorn (talk) 16:55, 31 May 2010 (UTC)

If it becomes notable in the future, it can be recreated; it isn't notable now. The film's own webpage mentions only the Montreal festival appearance, which was last August. Hairhorn (talk) 13:54, 1 June 2010 (UTC)
There is no need to delete and then recreate a topic already notable per guideline, as ANY topic's notability, and this includes films, can be determined by its meeting the general notability guide... as this one does in its receiving significant coverage in reliable sources that are independent of the subject, thus allowing a reasonble presumption of it satisfying the inclusion criteria for a stand-alone article. Misplaced Pages is a work in progress and guideline does not demand that articles be immediately perfect. Guideline does encourage improvable articles might remain and be improved over time and through the course of regular editing. The film's common name has made a search for sources difficult and the provided Find sources above is nearly useless. However, and in looking beyond the current article in my own research per WP:AFTER, I find that the film has indeed been sceened at more than only a "single festival showing". And while the film's own website is apparently incomplete as to its coverage, it is not used to cite the article, as it is unsuitable as a reference, being a self-published source. Schmidt, 18:27, 1 June 2010 (UTC)
The official website of a film is a pretty standard reference, even if it's not RS. I don't see that this film meets GNG and I don't see much hope for it in the future either... Hairhorn (talk) 19:10, 1 June 2010 (UTC)
No, sorry... though allowed as an external link, a film's official website is a self-published website not independent of the subject. It is not a "pretty standard reference", and never used to cite notability or lack. I'm also sorry that you disagree that the topic is covered in WP:RS that meet WP:GNG. Editors are allowed to compare the article as created two weeks ago to its current state in judging whether or not it might serve the project. With respects, WP:GNG, WP:RS, WP:WIP, WP:POTENTIAL, WP:IMPERFECT, WP:IMPROVE, WP:ATD, WP:DEADLINE and other relevant guidelines and essays are all allowed to be considered by others in determining notability and potential for any article. Schmidt, 20:31, 1 June 2010 (UTC)
Actually, I consulted the website for news about screenings, not for notability... but it's all moot anyhow, I don't see any notability (actual or potential) in here at all, through GNG or otherwise. Hairhorn (talk) 21:30, 1 June 2010 (UTC)
No... not moot at all, as that's why we're here. While some might opine delete... others might look at the article, factor in improvements and potential, and opine keep. Schmidt, 22:11, 1 June 2010 (UTC)

Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion so consensus may be reached.
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, -- PhantomSteve/talk|contribs\ 21:34, 7 June 2010 (UTC)
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