Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
Emeryville Film Festival
Emeryville, United States · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Emeryville, United States
24
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Emeryville Film Festival is an annual one-day event celebrating Bay Area creativity and storytelling, showcasing local filmmaking talent. It features a diverse selection of films, including documentaries, animation, and live-action narratives, often with curated blocks highlighting independent works from Pixar creators and student films. The festival aims to strengthen Emeryville's position as a hub for creativity and artistic expression.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+0 pts)
No positive indicators found
Red Flags (-26 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- VERY_NEW
Festival Details
Founded
2024
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Legitimacy Score24/100
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