Feminist Border Arts Film Festival
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
The Feminist Border Arts Film Festival (FBAFF) is a university-affiliated, highly selective annual event at New Mexico State University celebrating feminist, LGBTQ+, and borderlands media arts through short and feature-length films.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+32 pts)
- 10 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at 2915 McFie Circle, Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2016
Venue
2915 McFie Circle, Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
2
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