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79
Tier BScreenings
Festival dossier
City of Angels Film Festival
LA, United States · Est. 2019 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Tier ATrusted
LA, United States
98
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Strong legitimacy signals
Tier A score for legitimacy and industry clout. Still confirm deadlines, fees, and categories on the festival site before paying.
- 7 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Eastwood Performing Arts Center and Harmony Gold Theater
- 4 verified pro signals
Overview
City of Angels Film Festival is a Los Angeles-based event that describes itself as one of the city’s most respected and established festivals, screening projects of all genres in Hollywood. It is notable for its industry-facing setting near major studios, live screenings, panels, Q&As, and networking, and it has been described by the festival as an IMDb-qualifying, highly reviewed event on the festival circuit.
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+48 pts)
- 7 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Eastwood Performing Arts Center and Harmony Gold Theater
- 4 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (4 vs 0)
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
- Named venues with external verification
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2019
Venue
Eastwood Performing Arts Center and Harmony Gold Theater
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.8/ 5
Reviews
165
Synced 4 days ago
- Salvatore Klezmer RiggioOct 2024
Thank you for your consideration!
- Jon MatthewsOct 2024
Another great fest! Lisa and the crew do a fantastic job!
- Cheryl Jacobs CrimOct 2024
We had a blast at the City of Angels Women's Film Festival. Lovely, lively people celebrating women in film in West Hollywood - what could be better? We were thrilled that our film, Resisterhood, won Best Feminist Film. Keep up the great work COAWFF!! The world needs to hear our voices.
- Barry SamsonOct 2024
So Excited to screen out film "Cats and Husbands" at the City of Angels Women's Film Festival! What a wonderful event! So sensitive and well produced, We love it!
- Julie DillemuthOct 2024
I love that this festival provides opportunities for filmmakers to meet each other and build community. I had such a wonderful time and was inspired by the films as well as the filmmakers and writers.
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