All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival
Austin, United States
79
Tier BScreenings
Festival dossier
ACT Human Rights Film Festival
Fort Collins, United States · Est. 2016 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Tier ATrusted
Fort Collins, United States
100
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Strong legitimacy signals
Tier A score for legitimacy and industry clout. Still confirm deadlines, fees, and categories on the festival site before paying.
- Film Fest Alliance Member
- 10 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at 1101 Center Avenue Mall, Fort Collins, Colorado 80521 United States
Overview
The ACT Human Rights Film Festival is Fort Collins' only human rights-themed film festival and one of only three such festivals in the United States, showcasing artistically excellent documentary and narrative films from around the world that align with the UN's Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Founded in 2016 by Colorado State University's Department of Communication Studies, the festival is notable for uniting diverse audiences to awaken to global human rights issues, connect through film and dialogue, and transform their communities through advocacy and civic engagement. Over its first decade, ACT has screened more than 200 films from 13+ countries, hosted over 150 filmmakers and activists, and attracted more than 18,000 attendees.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+55 pts)
- Film Fest Alliance Member
- 10 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at 1101 Center Avenue Mall, Fort Collins, Colorado 80521 United States
- Wikipedia-verified (3 refs, 1 languages)
- 1 verified pro signal
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (6 vs 0)
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- WIKIDATA_VERIFIED
Festival Details
Founded
2016
Venue
1101 Center Avenue Mall, Fort Collins, Colorado 80521 United States
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
2
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