Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
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Festival dossier
Midwest Fear Fest
Indianapolis, United States · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
WarningUnder Review
Indianapolis, United States
39
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
Midwest Fear Fest is a nonprofit film festival based in Indianapolis, founded by filmmakers in 2024 and centered on short films in the horror, thriller, and science fiction genres. It is notable for spotlighting independent genre filmmaking, especially local voices, and for building a Midwest destination for bold short-form horror and genre cinema.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+7 pts)
- 3 years of history
- 1 verified pro signal
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
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2023
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Legitimacy Score39/100
TierWarning
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Community Reports0
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