Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
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Healthy Futures of Texas Student Film Contest
Dallas, United States · Est. 2015 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Dallas, United States
23
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Healthy Futures of Texas Student Film Contest is a Dallas-based youth film competition that invites Texas high school students to create short films on sexual and reproductive health topics, often tied to prompts about mental health, online life, and teen relationships.[2][3][4] It is notable as a student-centered advocacy event rather than a traditional commercial festival: finalists are screened at the Texas Theatre in Dallas, winners receive cash prizes, and the films are used to raise awareness and spark community dialogue among teens, parents, and educators.[1][3][4]
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 11 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-39 pts)
- Listed as 'competition' not 'festival' - likely online-only awards
- No physical screenings
- 2 documented risk signals
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- COMPETITION_NOT_FESTIVAL
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2015
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Legitimacy Score23/100
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