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OutLive Film Festival

United States · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting

WarningUnder Review
United States
32
Legitimacy Score

Overview

OutLive Film Festival appears to be a U.S.-based event tied to OutLive Productions in Spokane, Washington, and its public messaging emphasizes resilience and lived experience rather than a specific cinematic niche.[2] Based on the available information, it is notable more as a mission-driven community platform than as a long-established industry festival, and the festival’s documented profile does not clearly show a large national or international reputation in the film-festival circuit.[2]

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+2 pts)

  • 1 verified pro signal

Red Flags (-20 pts)

  • No physical screenings
  • Limited or unverifiable history
  • Trust status under active review

Trust Signals

Positive Signals

  • FF_GOLD_BADGE

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Legitimacy Score32/100
TierWarning
Reviews0
Community Reports0

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