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INTERNATIONAL NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL
Jamestown, United States · Est. 2013 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Tier ATrusted
Jamestown, United States
100
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Strong legitimacy signals
Tier A score for legitimacy and industry clout. Still confirm deadlines, fees, and categories on the festival site before paying.
- 13 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at CAPPA Theater, Robert H. Jackson Center
- Press/industry coverage
Overview
The International New York Film Festival in Jamestown is a long-running independent festival best known for its **Diamond Globe Awards** and for bringing filmmakers from around the world to Western New York. It screens a broad mix of films, including shorts, features, and genre titles from both emerging and established filmmakers, and is noted for its IMDb-certified awards and international reach.
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+65 pts)
- 13 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at CAPPA Theater, Robert H. Jackson Center
- Press/industry coverage
- Wikipedia-verified (34 refs, 28 languages)
- 7 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (6 vs 0)
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
- Documented history with archived programs
- Named venues with external verification
- PRESS_COVERAGE
- WIKIDATA_VERIFIED
- INTERNATIONAL_NOTABILITY
Festival Details
Founded
2013
Venue
CAPPA Theater, Robert H. Jackson Center
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.6/ 5
Reviews
152
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- Kathryn RoseOct 2023
Thrilled that the music video for my original song "Getting Along" by Kathryn Rose (feat. Julian Taylor) was named Winner-Best Music Video by the International New York Film Festival, Sep 2023. My directors Scott Dobson and Michael Wojewoda and I thank you! -Kathryn Rose, Toronto Canada
- Christine BenderNov 2023
The INYFF has provided a wonderful experience from the very beginning. The status of my screenplay The Far Reach of Yesterday was communicated in a timely manner, and when I won the Diamond Globe Award, the telecon was thrilling and very informative. Diana Lenska gives her heart and soul to this amazing festival, and I'm so grateful!
- Harriet Marin JonesNov 2023
So grateful and honored that my film "King of Kings : Chasing Edward Jones" won Best Documentary at the INYFF! Many many thanks!
- Nicholas GarrNov 2023
Very good communication. Enjoyed working with them. Very competitive.
- johnny galvanDec 2023
I will be back for more ty.
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