Brainwash Movie Festival
Established legitimate festival
The Brainwash Movie Festival is an international festival dedicated to unique and unusual moving pictures, including original humor, experimental art movies, innovative animation, and short live-action stories, held primarily as a drive-in, bike-in, walk-in event in Oakland, California.
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+28 pts)
- 31 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at 1675 7th Street, #23302 Oakland, CA 94623-6009 United States
- Verified trusted status
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No red flags found
Festival Details
Founded
1995
Venue
1675 7th Street, #23302 Oakland, CA 94623-6009 United States
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
1
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