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MidCoast Film Fest

Damariscotta, United States · Est. 2022 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting

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Damariscotta, United States
37
Legitimacy Score

Overview

MidCoast Film Fest is a regional film festival in Damariscotta, Maine, centered on films made by, set in, or about New England. It is notable for screening narrative and documentary films in both short and feature lengths, with a strong emphasis on stories tied to the region and screenings at the historic Lincoln Theater in downtown Damariscotta. [1][3]

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+5 pts)

  • 4 years of history

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

Festival Details

Founded

2022

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Legitimacy Score37/100
TierWarning
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