Sundance Film Festival
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Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
Onion City Experimental Film + Video Festival
Chicago, United States · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Chicago, United States
55
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Worth a closer look
Tier C means thinner legitimacy/clout signals. Fine for some goals; verify venue, fees, and past editions yourself.
- Limited or unverifiable history
- Trust status under active review
- Physical screenings at 5720 N. Ridge Avenue Chicago, IL 60660
Overview
The Onion City Experimental Film + Video Festival is a established film festival held in Chicago, United States. The festival hosts physical screenings at 5720 N. Ridge Avenue Chicago, IL 60660. It offers 2 award categories. False Festival rates its legitimacy at 62/100 (Tier B).
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+10 pts)
- Physical screenings at 5720 N. Ridge Avenue Chicago, IL 60660
Red Flags (-5 pts)
- Limited or unverifiable history
- Trust status under active review
Festival Details
Venue
5720 N. Ridge Avenue Chicago, IL 60660
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
2
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