Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
Hockomock Film Festival
North Easton, United States · Est. 2001 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BTrusted
North Easton, 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
- 25 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
Overview
The Hockomock Film Festival is an annual filmmaking competition open students ages 14 – 18 residing or attending school in the towns of the (Massachusetts) Hockomock Sports League: Attleboro, Canton, Easton, Foxborough, Franklin, Mansfield, Milford, Norfolk, North Attleborough, Plainville, Sharon, Stoughton, Taunton, Wrentham. Presented by Easton Community Access Television (ECAT).
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+28 pts)
- 25 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
- Documented history with archived programs
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
Festival Details
Founded
2001
FilmFreeway community
Avg. rating
3.8/ 5
Reviews
3
Synced 4 days ago
- Filmmaker
Fun and Valuable experience for High Schoolers in the Area
- Filmmaker
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- Filmmaker
We are SO fortunate to have the Hockomock Film Festivals in our region. Many past participants now work in the industry as a result of the validation received by this festival. To be able to earn a cash prize is transformational.
- Filmmaker
The Hockomock Film Festival is so valuable for students. What a great way to show them that their work has merit outside the classroom!
- Filmmaker
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