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140Arts Film Fest

Upton, United States · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting

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Upton, United States
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Overview

The 140Arts Film Festival is an annual two-day event held in Upton, Massachusetts, showcasing short films by local New England student and professional filmmakers. Organized by the 140Arts Collaborative, the festival aims to foster community through the arts by providing accessible programming and networking opportunities for filmmakers and audiences alike, with screenings followed by Q&A sessions and career panels [patch.com](https://patch.com/massachusetts/upton-ma/calendar/event/20260808/dc50a0a6-125f-42a9-a5b3-1b3b715d0c49), [allevents.in](https://allevents.in/upton/140arts-film-festival-weekend-pass/100001996344704752). It is part of a broader initiative by the 140Arts Collaborative to establish a thriving arts hub in Upton, utilizing the historic Holy Angels Church [140arts.org](https://140arts.org/).

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

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Red Flags (-26 pts)

  • No physical screenings
  • 1 documented risk signal
  • On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected

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Festival Details

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2024

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Legitimacy Score24/100
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FilmFreeway3.8★ · 4

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