Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
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Girls Night Out Short Film Festival
Daytona Beach, United States · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Daytona Beach, United States
26
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Girls Night Out Short Film Festival is a Daytona Beach event that curates a selection of short films presented from a female perspective. It is notable for showcasing only films 15 minutes or less and highlighting diverse voices across drama, documentary, comedy, animation, and international work, with awards for several short-film categories.[1] In the film festival circuit, it functions as a specialized short-film showcase rather than a large prestige festival, offering a focused platform for emerging and independent filmmakers.[1][2]
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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