Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
FFTG Awards Film Fest
New York, United States · Est. 2020 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BTrusted
New York, United States
63
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Solid signals — do normal diligence
Tier B looks established enough for many filmmakers. Check fees, programming fit, and recent editions before submitting.
- No physical screenings
- 6 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
Overview
The FFTG Awards Film Fest is a New York-based, IMDb-qualifying international online festival founded in 2020 by Film Festivals To Go (FFTG). It is notable for its digital-first model, public voting, and dedicated platform for independent filmmakers, showcasing films of all genres, lengths, and origins while emphasizing global storytelling and filmmaker visibility.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+28 pts)
- 6 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 1)
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
Festival Details
Founded
2020
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.4/ 5
Reviews
82
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