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Festival dossier
Blow-Up Arthouse Film Festival
Chicago, United States · Est. 2007 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BTrusted
Chicago, United States
79
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Solid signals — do normal diligence
Tier B looks established enough for many filmmakers. Check fees, programming fit, and recent editions before submitting.
- Extended submission window (10 months)
- 19 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at 1401 N. Sandburg Chicago, Illinois 60610
Overview
The Blow-Up Arthouse Film Festival is an annual international arthouse film festival in Chicago, named after Michelangelo Antonioni's iconic film 'Blow-Up'. It links creative artists with intelligent audiences through narrative, documentary, shorts, animations, experimental films, and student work aimed at arthouse appreciation.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+34 pts)
- 19 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at 1401 N. Sandburg Chicago, Illinois 60610
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 1)
Red Flags (-5 pts)
- Extended submission window (10 months)
Festival Details
Founded
2007
Venue
1401 N. Sandburg Chicago, Illinois 60610
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
1
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