Montgomery International Film Festival 501(c)(3)

Silver Spring, United States
Tier CUnder Review
47
Legitimacy Score

Emerging or unverified festival

The Montgomery International Film Festival (MIFF) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) festival based in Montgomery County, Maryland, that presents international and independent films with an emphasis on art-house cinema and boundary-pushing work. It is notable for bringing together filmmakers, distributors, media, and audiences from around the world, and for positioning itself as Montgomery County’s only international film festival.[1]

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+12 pts)

  • 8 years of verifiable history
  • 1 verified pro signal

Red Flags (-15 pts)

  • No physical screenings
  • Trust status under active review

Trust Signals

Positive Signals

  • FF_GOLD_BADGE

Festival Details

Founded

2018

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Legitimacy Score47/100
TierTier C
Reviews0
Community Reports0

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