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Festival dossier
Italian Film Festival USA
St. Louis, United States · Est. 2005 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BUnder Review
St. Louis, United States
73
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.
- Trust status under active review
- 21 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at 9475 Mackenzie, St. Louis, MO 63123 United States
Overview
The Italian Film Festival USA is a established film festival held in St. Louis, United States. The festival hosts physical screenings at 9475 Mackenzie, St. Louis, MO 63123 United States. It offers 2 award categories. False Festival rates its legitimacy at 62/100 (Tier B).
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+23 pts)
- 21 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at 9475 Mackenzie, St. Louis, MO 63123 United States
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (2 vs 1)
Red Flags (-0 pts)
- Trust status under active review
Festival Details
Founded
2005
Venue
9475 Mackenzie, St. Louis, MO 63123 United States
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
2
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