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Washington, United States · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
I could not verify a film festival named "Beers & Fears" in Washington from the provided results. The closest matching Washington-based event in the results is Washington West Film Festival, which is noted as a submission-worthy festival and one of MovieMaker Magazine’s "50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee."
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
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