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Emeryville International LGBTQ+ Film Festival
United States · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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United States
23
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Emeryville International LGBTQ+ Film Festival is a Bay Area queer film event presented by Fishnets & Film that was formerly known as Drag Me to the Cinema Festival. It is notable for pairing LGBTQ+ cinema with queer performance art, including drag, and for creating themed in-person programs that also offer networking opportunities for filmmakers. The festival showcases short and feature films from a range of genres, with an emphasis on LGBTQ+ stories and international work, making it a distinctive community-focused event within the regional queer film circuit.[1][2][4]
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+2 pts)
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-29 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 2 documented risk signals
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- VERY_NEW
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2024
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Legitimacy Score23/100
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