Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
ATL Thriller Shorts Film Festival
Austin, United States · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
WarningUnder Review
Austin, United States
32
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
ATL Thriller Shorts Film Festival is a small genre-focused short film event that screens thriller, horror, and suspense shorts. According to its festival listing, it is a one-evening festival with awards, red-carpet programming, and a charitable donation component, but it is not widely established as a major fixture in the broader film festival circuit.[1]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+2 pts)
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-20 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Limited or unverifiable history
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
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Legitimacy Score32/100
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