INDIE MEME FILM FESTIVAL - IMFF - Austin's Premiere South Asian Film Festival

Austin, United States
Tier CUnder Review
47
Legitimacy Score

Emerging or unverified festival

Indie Meme Film Festival (IMFF) is an Austin-based festival founded in 2013 that presents independent South Asian cinema to Texas audiences. It is notable for screening narrative features, documentaries, and shorts from South Asia and the diaspora, often paired with filmmaker Q&As, mixers, and special events, making it a prominent U.S. showcase for South Asian film.

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+12 pts)

  • 10 years of verifiable history
  • 1 verified pro signal

Red Flags (-15 pts)

  • No physical screenings
  • Trust status under active review

Trust Signals

Positive Signals

  • Documented history with archived programs

Festival Details

Founded

2016

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Legitimacy Score47/100
TierTier C
Reviews0
Community Reports0

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