Project UnLonely Films
Emerging or unverified festival
Project UnLonely Films is a New York-based film initiative from The Foundation for Art & Healing that screens short films about loneliness, connection, and belonging. It is notable for using storytelling as a public-health tool to reduce stigma around loneliness and for offering free, widely accessible seasonal programs that bring together artists, health leaders, and policymakers. The festival showcases short narrative, documentary, animated, and other genre-spanning films from diverse perspectives, and it has become a distinctive, mission-driven presence in the film festival circuit rather than a traditional competitive festival.
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 10 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
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