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Nyack Phone, Drone & AI Film Festival
Nyack, United States · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Nyack, United States
26
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Nyack Phone, Drone & AI Film Festival is a newer Nyack, New York event created by the team behind the Nyack International Film Festival. It is notable for its focus on films made with smartphones, drones, and AI, with an emphasis on aerial cinematography, innovation, and public education about these technologies, and it has quickly established itself as a niche platform for emerging tech-driven filmmaking.[1][2][3]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+2 pts)
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-26 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- VERY_NEW
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2024
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Legitimacy Score26/100
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