All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival
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79
Tier BScreenings
Festival dossier
Days of the Dead International Film Festival
Indianapolis, United States · Est. 2021 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Tier ATrusted
Indianapolis, United States
100
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.
- 5 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Indianapolis Marriott East
- Press/industry coverage
Overview
Days of the Dead International Film Festival in Indianapolis is the film-festival component of the Days of the Dead horror convention, an event that combines celebrity appearances, vendors, costume contests, and screenings over a weekend at the Indianapolis Marriott East. It is notable for its strong horror and fantastic-cinema focus and for providing an accessible showcase for independent filmmakers, with awards and audience attention within a larger fan convention environment. The festival is significant in the circuit as a platform for emerging genre films and local talent alongside national and international submissions.
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+65 pts)
- 5 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Indianapolis Marriott East
- Press/industry coverage
- Wikipedia-verified (224 refs, 35 languages)
- 6 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (6 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
- PRESS_COVERAGE
- INTERNATIONAL_NOTABILITY
Festival Details
Founded
2021
Venue
Indianapolis Marriott East
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.5/ 5
Reviews
89
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