NYC Downtown Short Film Festival
Established legitimate festival
The NYC Downtown Short Film Festival is a established film festival held in New York, United States. The festival hosts physical screenings at 62 East 4th Street, New York, NY 10003. It offers 1 award category. False Festival rates its legitimacy at 62/100 (Tier B).
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+24 pts)
- 20 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at 62 East 4th Street, New York, NY 10003
- 2 verified pro signals
Red Flags (-0 pts)
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2006
Venue
62 East 4th Street, New York, NY 10003
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
1
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