Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
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Festival dossier
AmAuteur Film Festival
Chicago, United States · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Chicago, United States
24
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The AmAuteur Film Festival, founded in Chicago in 2024 by Andy Krysiak, is a community-oriented festival dedicated to uplifting DIY, no- and low-budget voices from across the globe. It challenges conventional film festival norms by prioritizing the filmmaker's vision and celebrating the authenticity of independent, often experimental, creations. The festival aims to foster community and give back all profits to the filmmakers, distinguishing itself from more commercially driven events [ellahardie.substack.com, linkedin.com/posts/andy-krysiak-b098a71b0_im-a-bit-late-on-this-post-but-better-late-activity-7396956360699072512-dJWg, prospeo.io].
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+0 pts)
No positive indicators found
Red Flags (-26 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- VERY_NEW
Festival Details
Founded
2024
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Legitimacy Score24/100
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