Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
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NY Dog Film Festival
Bennington, United States · Est. 2014 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BTrusted
Bennington, United States
65
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
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- No physical screenings
- 12 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
Overview
The NY Dog Film Festival is an annual philanthropic short-film showcase celebrating the bond between dogs and their people. It is notable for presenting international animated, documentary, and narrative shorts with a canine theme, premiering in New York City before touring other cities and supporting local dog rescue organizations through ticket proceeds. Its significance in the festival circuit comes from its traveling model, broad audience appeal, and long-running focus on animal welfare and community fundraising.
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+30 pts)
- 12 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 1)
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Documented history with archived programs
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
Festival Details
Founded
2014
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
3.9/ 5
Reviews
19
Synced 4 days ago
- Filmmaker
So honored that my film A Dog Can Make A Difference was selected as the winner of the Service Dog Salute category at the 9th annual NY Dog Film Festival. Tracie was so responsive, kind, and friendly throughout the whole process! The venue and screening were fantastic. Overall an awesome experience! Looking forward to submitting to this festival again.
- Filmmaker
Tracie is an absolute pleasure to work with. She put on a great screening in the beautiful theater at the School of Visual Arts. The audience was fabulous. I would definitely submit again.
- Filmmaker
Unfortunately, I couldn't go to New York at the time of the Premiere. But New York friends attended and loved the experience. Furthermore, even from a distance, I was very well advised by Tracie and her team, who were always very kind. My dog Gabo and I are grateful for this opportunity.
- Filmmaker
The NYC Dog Film Festival was an absolute blast. Everyone who attended the pre-screening events as well as the screenings were excited to participate and the film choices were world class, fun and meaningful. It was an honor to be selected for the festival and to meet everyone involved. Tracie's love for and concern for the well being of dogs and cats is evident. One of the most inspiring film festivals I have participated in! Thanks, Tracie!
- Filmmaker
We had a wonderful weekend in NYC seeing your Dog Film Festival.Your Film Fest has evolved beautifully over the years. All of the films were terrific! We were so honored that our “Golden Retriever Bachelor” was among them. Thank you for creating this event and your willingness to take it on the road so that dog-lovers in other parts of the country have a chance to see these inspirational films! Bravo!!
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