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New York Lift-Off Film Festival

Brooklyn, United States · Est. 2009 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record

Tier BUnder Review
Brooklyn, United States
74
Legitimacy Score

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  • Extended submission window (9 months)
  • Trust status under active review
  • 17 years of verifiable history

Overview

The New York Lift-Off Film Festival is a established film festival held in Brooklyn, United States. The festival hosts physical screenings at 308 Bedford Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11211. It offers 1 award category. False Festival rates its legitimacy at 62/100 (Tier B).

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+29 pts)

  • 17 years of verifiable history
  • Physical screenings at 308 Bedford Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11211
  • 3 verified pro signals
  • Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 2)

Red Flags (-5 pts)

  • Extended submission window (9 months)
  • Trust status under active review

Trust Signals

Positive Signals

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

Festival Details

Founded

2009

Venue

308 Bedford Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11211

Screenings

Physical screenings confirmed

Award Categories

1

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At a glance

Legitimacy Score74/100
TierTier B
Reviews0
Community Reports0

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