New Faces New Voices
Emerging or unverified festival
New Faces New Voices is a New York-based independent film festival and screenwriting competition that highlights new work often overlooked by mainstream and Hollywood channels. It is notable for centering underrepresented filmmakers and communities, including BIPOC, female, LGBTQ+, disabled, and Hispanic voices, and for presenting a hybrid program of in-person and virtual screenings, Q&As, and awards.
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
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Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
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