All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival
Austin, United States
79
Tier BScreenings
Festival dossier
Provincetown Film Festival
Provincetown, United States · Est. 1999 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Provincetown, United States
100
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Strong legitimacy signals
Tier A score for legitimacy and industry clout. Still confirm deadlines, fees, and categories on the festival site before paying.
- Oscar Qualifying Festival
- Film Fest Alliance Member
- 27 years of verifiable history
Overview
The Provincetown Film Festival is a established film festival held in Provincetown, United States. It is a Film Fest Alliance member. The festival hosts physical screenings at 237 Commercial Street, Provincetown, Massachusetts 02657. It offers 1 award category. False Festival rates its legitimacy at 72/100 (Tier B).
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+99 pts)
- Oscar Qualifying Festival
- Film Fest Alliance Member
- 27 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at 237 Commercial Street, Provincetown, Massachusetts 02657
- Press/industry coverage
- Wikipedia-verified (60 refs, 3 languages)
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (8 vs 0)
- Major accreditation with net-positive trust signals
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- PRESS_COVERAGE
- Documented history with archived programs
- WIKIDATA_VERIFIED
Festival Details
Founded
1999
Venue
237 Commercial Street, Provincetown, Massachusetts 02657
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
1
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