Austin Comedy Film Festival
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
The Austin Comedy Film Festival is an Austin-based seasonal event dedicated to comedy filmmakers, series creators, and screenwriters from around the world. It is notable for showcasing a wide range of comedy formats, including short films, feature films, web series, pilots, sketch comedy, stand-up, animation, dark comedy, and mockumentary, and for serving as a niche platform for independent comedy on the film festival circuit. [1][8][10]
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+34 pts)
- 11 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Central Machine Works
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
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No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FF_RATED
- Documented history with archived programs
- Named venues with external verification
Festival Details
Founded
2015
Venue
Central Machine Works
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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