Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
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Pollen: Video Spells
Brooklyn, United States · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
WarningUnder Review
Brooklyn, United States
32
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
Pollen: Video Spells is a Brooklyn-based experimental screening program produced and curated by Benja Thompson as part of the LEIMAY Constellation Series at CAVE in Williamsburg. It is notable for presenting video works in a multi-projection, cross-disciplinary format and for centering dancefilm, performance, and other experimental moving-image work within New York’s avant-garde arts scene.[1][2][4] Its significance in the festival circuit comes from its focus on artist-driven work and its role as a platform for experimental and performance-based films that often circulate through specialized festivals and art spaces rather than mainstream theatrical venues.[1][3][4]
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
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Positive Signals
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