Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
Key Biscayne Film Festival
Key Biscayne, United States · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Key Biscayne, United States
39
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Key Biscayne Film Festival is a community-focused festival in Key Biscayne, Florida, founded in 2023 to connect cinema with island culture and environmental awareness. It is notable for its intimate setting and its mission to raise attention to marine ecosystems and global climate issues through film, panels, and audience Q&As. The festival screens a broad range of work, from short films and youth-made films to feature-length documentaries and international features, and has positioned itself as a growing South Florida cultural event rather than a major competitive market festival.[1][2][5][12]
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+7 pts)
- 3 years of history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2023
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Legitimacy Score39/100
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Community Reports0
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