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Made in Huntington Film & TV Festival

United States · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting

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United States
32
Legitimacy Score

Overview

The Made in Huntington Film & TV Festival is a town-backed festival in Huntington, Long Island, created to support emerging and established filmmakers while promoting the area as a production hub. It is notable for combining screenings, filmmaker talks, and industry networking, with programming that includes short films, feature-length films, documentaries, and locally rooted stories about Huntington and Long Island. The festival’s significance in the circuit lies in its role as a regional showcase designed to connect filmmakers with industry professionals and highlight a growing production community.

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+2 pts)

  • 1 verified pro signal

Red Flags (-20 pts)

  • No physical screenings
  • Limited or unverifiable history
  • Trust status under active review

Trust Signals

Positive Signals

  • FF_GOLD_BADGE

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Legitimacy Score32/100
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