Sydney Film Festival
Sydney, Australia
100
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Fourth Lithgow International Halloween Smartphone Film Competition
Lithgow, Australia · Est. 2022 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Lithgow, Australia
19
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Lithgow International Halloween Smartphone Film Competition is an annual Australian festival that showcases short suspense horror films shot entirely on mobile phones or tablets. It is notable for its focus on accessible filmmaking, encouraging diverse voices and styles within the horror genre, and its partnership with SF3 (SmartFone Flick Fest). The festival provides a platform for emerging filmmakers and contributes to the broader Lithgow Halloween festival.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+5 pts)
- 4 years of history
Red Flags (-36 pts)
- Listed as 'competition' not 'festival' - likely online-only awards
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- COMPETITION_NOT_FESTIVAL
Festival Details
Founded
2022
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Legitimacy Score19/100
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