Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
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fliXfest Film Festival
Fair Lawn, United States · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Fair Lawn, United States
26
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
fliXfest Film Festival is a Fair Lawn, New Jersey-area festival that presents an international mix of films and highlights New Jersey filmmakers. It is notable for its broad programming, including features, shorts, documentaries, animation, music videos, and category-based awards such as Best Disruptor and Best Controversy, and for bringing in special showcase programming like Asbury Shorts USA. The festival positions itself as a celebration of diverse storytelling and a platform for both regional and global filmmakers rather than a narrowly specialized niche event.[1][5][7]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+2 pts)
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-26 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- VERY_NEW
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2024
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Legitimacy Score26/100
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