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De Anza College Student Film & Video Show
Cupertino, United States · Est. 1979 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BTrusted
Cupertino, United States
63
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Solid signals — do normal diligence
Tier B looks established enough for many filmmakers. Check fees, programming fit, and recent editions before submitting.
- No physical screenings
- 47 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
Overview
The De Anza College Student Film & Video Show is an annual showcase presented by De Anza College's Film/TV Department in Cupertino, California. It is notable for highlighting student work across narrative, nonfiction, experimental, and animated shorts, along with screenwriting, and for serving as a long-running department event that recognizes artistic excellence through the Chadwick Okamoto Awards. The festival is significant as a student showcase within a respected community-college film program that has earned national recognition for student success, including multiple Student Academy Awards.
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+28 pts)
- 47 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 1)
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
Festival Details
Founded
1979
FilmFreeway community
Avg. rating
3.6/ 5
Reviews
4
Synced 4 days ago
- Filmmaker
Great people, great experience, over all an amaizing experience! a must attend!
- Filmmaker
It was great experience to be part of De Anza College Student Film & Video Show.
- Filmmaker
my first time at this festival, and I was honored to have my short film selected. I was truly impressed by the quality of all the films and animated shorts shown - great execution, fascinating ideas, and so many boundary-pushing visions. loved it - so inspiring!
- Filmmaker
Was very interesting. I loved seeing all my classmates' short animated 2D Films up on the big screen, all their hard work finally revealed and shared with the world, and hearing the audience's enjoyment in watching them. 😊👏 Don't forget to arrive early if you want to pick a good seat, but there are always enough seats for everyone! But don't forget to bring something to keep you cool. The VPac gets extremely hot! 😉😋👍
- Filmmaker
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