Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
Kids Film Festival
Portland, United States · Est. 2010 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BTrusted
Portland, 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
- 16 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
Overview
Welcome to the Kids Film Festival! Located in Portland, Oregon—a global hub for indie cinema and animation—we are an essential showcase for innovative, intelligent, and boundary-pushing family films. We believe kids are a sophisticated audience who deserve world-class storytelling. We aren't looking for mindless cartoons or patronizing scripts. We are looking for authentic, imaginative, and culturally diverse films that expand horizons and inspire the next generation. We proudly spotlight stories from across the globe and accept all genres (live-action, animation, and documentary), with one rule: all content must be family-friendly. We program two main tracks: Made BY Kids: We empower the next generation of creators. This track is open to student filmmakers worldwide—from elementary and middle schoolers to high school and college students. If you have a unique voice, we have a screen waiting for you. Made FOR Kids: This is for adult professionals and independent filmmakers. If you are an animator, documentarian, or director anywhere in the world making dynamic, high-quality content meant for a smart family audience, we want to put your work on the big screen. Bring your film to the indie capital of the Pacific Northwest. Submit your work today, and we’ll see you at the movies!
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+28 pts)
- 16 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
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2010
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
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