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Billy The Kid Film Festival

Hico, United States · Est. 2018 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals

Tier ATrusted
Hico, United States
100
Legitimacy Score

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  • Film Fest Alliance Member
  • 8 years of verifiable history
  • Physical screenings at Hico, Texas 76457 United States
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Overview

The Billy The Kid Film Festival (BTKFF) is an annual, nonprofit film event held in historic Hico, Texas, the hometown associated with the legendary outlaw Billy the Kid. Notable for its unique thematic focus, the festival showcases films that explore the concept of being an outlaw, extending beyond Wild West standoffs to include stories of disenfranchised, broken, and unconventional characters who challenge societal boundaries. The festival primarily features outlaw-themed and Western genre pro

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+68 pts)

  • Film Fest Alliance Member
  • 8 years of verifiable history
  • Physical screenings at Hico, Texas 76457 United States
  • Press/industry coverage
  • Wikipedia-verified (6 refs, 10 languages)
  • 4 verified pro signals
  • Verified trusted status
  • Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (7 vs 0)

Red Flags (-0 pts)

No red flags found

Trust Signals

Positive Signals

  • FilmFreeway Gold festival
  • Has FilmFreeway community ratings
  • PRESS_COVERAGE
  • INTERNATIONAL_NOTABILITY

Festival Details

Founded

2018

Venue

Hico, Texas 76457 United States

Screenings

Physical screenings confirmed

Award Categories

1

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Legitimacy Score100/100
TierTier A
Reviews0
Community Reports0

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