NYLIFF
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
NYLIFF (the New York Long Island Film Festival) is an annual independent film festival based in Lindenhurst, Long Island. It is notable for screening a large mix of films across multiple venues and for pairing screenings with filmmaker panels, workshops, and networking events that make it a community-oriented stop on the regional festival circuit. [1][2][4][9][15]
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+36 pts)
- 8 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Lindenhurst Moose Lodge and South Shore Theatre Experience
- 4 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- FF_RATED
- Named venues with external verification
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2018
Venue
Lindenhurst Moose Lodge and South Shore Theatre Experience
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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