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Lake Placid Episodic Festival Presented by Catalyst Story Institute
Lake Placid, United States · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Lake Placid, United States
26
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Lake Placid Episodic Festival, presented by Catalyst Story Institute, is a showcase for new television, web series, podcasts, and other serialized projects in development. It is notable for emphasizing episodic storytelling rather than feature films, and for combining curated screenings with pitch sessions and in-person industry presentation opportunities at the Lake Placid Film Festival. Its role in the festival circuit is to support emerging creators, connect them with industry professionals, and provide a dedicated platform for independent episodic work.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+2 pts)
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-26 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- VERY_NEW
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2024
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Legitimacy Score26/100
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