Mindfield Film Festival • Albuquerque
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Mindfield Film Festival • Albuquerque is a recurring independent film festival based in Albuquerque that presents features, shorts, and music videos from around the world.[2][3] It is notable for pairing its annual live showcase at Guild Cinema with year-round bi-monthly online competitions, giving emerging and established filmmakers ongoing exposure and a path into the festival’s official selections.[2][6]
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+36 pts)
- 9 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Guild Cinema
- 4 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
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- FF_RATED
- Named venues with external verification
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2017
Venue
Guild Cinema
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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