Festival of Cinema NYC
Established legitimate festival
Festival of Cinema NYC is an international, 10-day independent film festival founded in 2016, held annually in Forest Hills, Queens, New York City to support emerging filmmakers and engage underserved communities.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+32 pts)
- 10 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at 60 1 avenue 12C New York, NY 10009 United States
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-5 pts)
- Extended submission window (9 months)
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2016
Venue
60 1 avenue 12C New York, NY 10009 United States
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
1
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- My Horror Short "Wild Animals" (w/ Larry Fessenden) is now streaming on CryptTV: Here's how we did it!redditApr 25, 2026Negative
This is my horror short "Wild Animals," which has had an amazing festival run (we won Best Narrative Short at Festival of Cinema NYC, and played the Academy-qualifying Woodstock Film Festival) and is now streaming on CryptTV's YouTube channel. So I wanted to share my experience, and hopefully it helps someone! LOGLINE: A father and son's hunting trip turns into a nightmare when the boy reluctantly kills a strange animal and unleashes a curse. BUDGET: It was supposed to be 15…
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