Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
PFCAT - Philadelphia Festival of Cinema and Arts
Philadelphia, United States · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Philadelphia, United States
50
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.
- High number of categories (25)
- Limited or unverifiable history
- Trust status under active review
Overview
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Last reviewed Aug 27, 2026 · How we score
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+10 pts)
- Physical screenings at Various Philadelphia venues
Red Flags (-10 pts)
- High number of categories (25)
- Limited or unverifiable history
- Trust status under active review
Festival Details
Screening theater / venue
- Named venue
- Various Philadelphia venues
- Physical screenings
- Confirmed in our data
- Location context
- Philadelphia, United States
Award Categories
25
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Legitimacy Score50/100
TierTier C
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