Cannes Film Festival
Cannes, France
100
Tier AFIAPFOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
Fantastic Fest
Austin, United States · Est. 2005 · Major festival with strong industry credentials and clout
Tier ATrusted
Austin, United States
92
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The largest genre film festival in the US.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+42 pts)
- 21 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Alamo Drafthouse
- 1 verified pro signal
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (4 vs 0)
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2005
Venue
Alamo Drafthouse
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
8
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Legitimacy Score92/100
TierTier A
Reviews0
Community Reports0
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