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Midwest RADFest

Kalamazoo, United States · Est. 2008 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record

Tier BTrusted
Kalamazoo, United States
65
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  • No physical screenings
  • 18 years of verifiable history
  • 3 verified pro signals

Overview

18th Annual RADFest March 5-7, 2027 | Kalamazoo, MI Dance filmmakers from around the world are invited to submit their works to the 2027 RADFest, a leading platform for innovative and boundary-pushing dance. RADFest provides professional, experimental, and emerging dance artists the opportunity to present their work, live and on screen, at the 18th annual RADFest, March 5-7, 2027. Through a juried process, artists will share their work at various venues of downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan. We are seeking short films that creatively integrate choreography and cinematic storytelling. Highlights for Dance Film Producers Include: — A curated Dance Film Series showcasing selected films in a theatrical setting — A premiere screening event on March 5, 2027 — Additional screenings throughout the festival weekend — Opportunities for artist Q&As, panel discussions, and networking

Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+30 pts)

  • 18 years of verifiable history
  • 3 verified pro signals
  • Verified trusted status
  • Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 1)

Red Flags (-15 pts)

  • No physical screenings

Trust Signals

Positive Signals

  • FilmFreeway Gold festival
  • Documented history with archived programs
  • Has FilmFreeway community ratings

Festival Details

Founded

2008

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Avg. rating

3.8/ 5

Reviews

4

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  • Filmmaker

    Thank you Rachel and team for screening DIGITAL AFTERLIVES at Midwest RAD Fest. We so appreciated your interest in, and active support of, our film!

  • Filmmaker

    Best in the Midwest, hands down.

  • Filmmaker

    We were honored to have Witches Cradle included in the Midwest RAD Festival. The festival’s commitment to showcasing innovative dance films was evident, and the communication throughout the process was smooth and professional. Although we couldn’t attend in person, we deeply appreciate being part of such a supportive and inspiring platform for dance on film. Thank you for selecting our work and for fostering a space where movement and film intersect so beautifully!

  • Filmmaker

    Amazing Festival, thank you for hostng us.

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Legitimacy Score65/100
TierTier B
Reviews0
Community Reports0
FilmFreeway3.8★ · 4

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