Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
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New York Monthly Film Festival
New York, United States · Est. 2022 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
WarningUnder Review
New York, United States
22
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The New York Monthly Film Festival is an IMDb-verified monthly event in New York that accepts short films from filmmakers around the world. Its significance lies in providing recurring recognition and exposure for emerging and independent short-form work within a film-festival format that includes awards and an IMDb-listed presence.
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+7 pts)
- 4 years of history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-35 pts)
- Monthly festival pattern - classic award mill indicator
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2022
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Legitimacy Score22/100
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