Festival dossier
Catskill, United States · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
CREATE: Flash Film Fest is a hybrid short-film festival in Catskill, New York, presented by CREATE Council on the Arts. It is notable for spotlighting short works by artists from around the world, with special emphasis on experimental films and projects that push beyond genre and conventional form. The festival’s significance comes from its openness to boundary-defying work and its mix of live and online screening formats that expand access for filmmakers and audiences.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Live web research is off to control API cost. This shows cached scheduled research when available, plus analysis from our database.
Hard research (cheap model + thorough prompt) runs on a cron for suspicious festivals; a biweekly job refreshes others. No live API calls from the site.
Scores are calculated from structural indicators: accreditations, physical screenings, award category count, submission frequency, and acceptance rate. Higher scores reflect more verifiable legitimacy signals.
No community reviews yet. If you submitted here, your experience helps others avoid award mills.
Report a problem with this festivalGet notified when CREATE: Flash Film Fest's tier changes or new reports are filed.