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madison film festival

NA, United States · Est. 2023 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record

Tier BUnder Review
NA, United States
60
Legitimacy Score

Overview

The madison film festival is a emerging or less verified film festival held in NA, United States. The festival hosts confirmed physical screenings. False Festival rates its legitimacy at 57/100 (Tier C).

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+15 pts)

  • 3 years of history
  • Has physical screenings
  • 1 verified pro signal
  • Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 2)

Red Flags (-5 pts)

  • No named venue
  • Trust status under active review

Trust Signals

Positive Signals

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Festival Details

Founded

2023

Screenings

Physical screenings confirmed

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  • Here's a 16mm film I made in college!
    redditDec 18, 2025Neutral

    This is a short film I made a couple of years ago in college. I wrote it inspired by my grandparents relationship, but in this version my grandma kills my grandpa. A week after production wrapped, my grandpa died in real life (unrelated). Synopsis: Connie and George have been together for a few too many decades. To escape the monotony of their relationship, Connie decides to take George out on an anniversary picnic. Festival Selections: Best Student Film Madison Film Festiva…

  • 16mm film I made in college
    redditDec 18, 2025Neutral

    This is a short film I made a couple of years ago in college, shot on 250D and 500T Kodak Film. I wrote it inspired by my grandparents relationship, but in this version my grandma kills my grandpa. A week after production wrapped, my grandpa died in real life (unrelated). Synopsis: Connie and George have been together for a few too many decades. To escape the monotony of their relationship, Connie decides to take George out on an anniversary picnic. Festival Selections: Best…

At a glance

Legitimacy Score60/100
TierTier B
Reviews0
Community Reports0

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