Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
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City of Lights Film Festival
Aurora, United States · Est. 2022 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
WarningUnder Review
Aurora, United States
37
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The City of Lights Film Festival is Aurora, Illinois' annual downtown showcase of independent film, named for the city’s historic nickname as one of the first U.S. cities to light its streets with electricity. It is notable for bringing together premieres, Q&As, local arts programming, and screenings across multiple downtown venues, helping position Aurora as a regional film destination. The festival presents a mix of features, shorts, documentaries, narrative films, and, in recent editions, music videos and student work, giving it a broad independent-cinema focus.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+5 pts)
- 4 years of history
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Festival Details
Founded
2022
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Legitimacy Score37/100
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