All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival
Austin, United States
79
Tier BScreenings
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Deep in the Heart Film Festival
Waco, United States · Est. 2017 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Tier ATrusted
Waco, 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.
- 9 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at 724 Austin Ave., Waco, Texas 76701
- Press/industry coverage
Overview
A Waco-based film festival showcasing independent features and short films from Texas, the U.S., and around the world. It has included in-theater screenings in Waco and online encore/virtual components in recent editions.
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+57 pts)
- 9 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at 724 Austin Ave., Waco, Texas 76701
- Press/industry coverage
- Wikipedia-verified (66 refs, 9 languages)
- 1 verified pro signal
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (6 vs 1)
Red Flags (-5 pts)
- Extended submission window (9 months)
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- PRESS_COVERAGE
Festival Details
Founded
2017
Venue
724 Austin Ave., Waco, Texas 76701
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
1
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