Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
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Dead City Film Fest
Fairborn, United States · Est. 2022 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
WarningUnder Review
Fairborn, United States
39
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
Dead City Film Fest is an annual independent film festival held at the historic Fairborn Phoenix in Fairborn, Ohio. It is notable for championing gritty, DIY filmmaking from so-called "dead cities" and other overlooked places, with a focus on raw, short-format independent work under 20 minutes. The festival is part screening event and part community gathering, with live music and local arts woven into its programming, giving it a distinctive niche in the regional independent film circuit.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+7 pts)
- 4 years of history
- 1 verified pro signal
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
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2022
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Legitimacy Score39/100
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