All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival
Austin, United States
79
Tier BScreenings
Festival dossier
Festival of Cinema NYC
New York, United States · Est. 2016 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Tier ATrusted
New York, United States
86
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Strong legitimacy signals
Tier A score for legitimacy and industry clout. Still confirm deadlines, fees, and categories on the festival site before paying.
- 10 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at 60 1 avenue 12C New York, NY 10009 United States
- 2 verified pro signals
Overview
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 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+41 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
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (4 vs 1)
Red Flags (-5 pts)
- Extended submission window (9 months)
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- 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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