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79
Tier BScreenings
Festival dossier
Depth of Field International Film Festival
Rehoboth Beach, United States · Est. 2010 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Tier ATrusted
Rehoboth Beach, United States
98
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.
- 16 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Cinema Art Theater
- 4 verified pro signals
Overview
Depth of Field International Film Festival is a Rehoboth Beach-based film competition that emphasizes recognition, awards, and potential distribution opportunities for filmmakers. It is notable for its wide category structure, including distinctions for short films, horror, sci-fi, experimental work, and older "Dust Collector" titles, and for its web-based format with occasional live screenings at the Cinema Art Theater in Rehoboth Beach. The festival’s significance lies in its role as an accessible international showcase that aims to connect independent films with audiences and industry exposure.
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+48 pts)
- 16 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Cinema Art Theater
- 4 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (4 vs 0)
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
- Documented history with archived programs
- Named venues with external verification
Festival Details
Founded
2010
Venue
Cinema Art Theater
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.8/ 5
Reviews
240
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- Michael J. VolpeOct 2023
We were honored to receive awards for both our script and PSA film. Bravo for such a fine event! Michael and Andrew M Volpe, Crooked Foxes Productions
- Salvatore Klezmer RiggioOct 2023
Thank you for your consideration.
- Tom LopOct 2023
Fantastic and thoughtful event. I feel like my project really got a good evaluation. The output was very helpful. Thanks for selecting WordLotto for Best Comedy
- Florence CAZEBON-TAVEAUOct 2023
Thiis is a very beautiful festival and this is a great honor to be Award Winner with my screenplay : the Priory of Sion .Thank you very much Florence Cazebon-Taveau France
- Natasa Lanieri ShakespeareOct 2023
Thank you for being Depth of Field. I love it. And congratulations on a. title. And for the intrrnational performance making us famius.
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