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Festival dossier
Reality Bytes Independent Student Film Festival
Dekalb, United States · Est. 2001 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BUnder Review
Dekalb, United States
73
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Solid signals — do normal diligence
Tier B looks established enough for many filmmakers. Check fees, programming fit, and recent editions before submitting.
- Trust status under active review
- 25 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at 1425 Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, Illinois 60115
Overview
The Reality Bytes Independent Student Film Festival is a established film festival held in Dekalb, United States. The festival hosts physical screenings at 1425 Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, Illinois 60115. It offers 2 award categories. False Festival rates its legitimacy at 62/100 (Tier B).
Last reviewed Oct 21, 2026 · How we score
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+23 pts)
- 25 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at 1425 Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, Illinois 60115
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (2 vs 1)
Red Flags (-0 pts)
- Trust status under active review
Festival Details
Screening theater / venue
- Named venue
- 1425 Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, Illinois 60115
- Physical screenings
- Confirmed in our data
- Location context
- Dekalb, United States
Founded
2001
Award Categories
2
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Legitimacy Score73/100
TierTier B
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