Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
Black Auteur Film Festival
Austin, United States · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Austin, United States
26
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Black Auteur Film Festival (BAFF) is Austin’s only Black film festival, founded in 2024 by filmmakers Alex Chew and Ryan Darbonne. It is notable for centering Black voices and Black Texas auteurs, with screenings, panels, and networking that elevate underrepresented filmmakers and make the festival a key community platform in Austin’s independent film scene.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+2 pts)
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-26 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- VERY_NEW
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2024
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Legitimacy Score26/100
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