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Festival dossier
Rising Tide Film Festival
Tuscaloosa, United States · Est. 2015 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BTrusted
Tuscaloosa, United States
65
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.
- No physical screenings
- 11 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
Overview
The Rising Tide Film Festival is a student-run festival in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, formerly known as the Black Warrior Film Festival, and it has operated since 2013. It is notable for spotlighting student filmmakers from across the United States, especially through short films and campus-focused programming, and for combining screenings with panels, guest speakers, and awards that make it a significant student-centered showcase in the regional film festival circuit.
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+30 pts)
- 11 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 1)
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Documented history with archived programs
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
Festival Details
Founded
2015
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
3.5/ 5
Reviews
5
Synced 4 days ago
- Filmmaker
Thank you for selecting Maids for 2019's edition! Even though I couldn't attend the festival, communication couldn't have been better. All the best for future editions.
- Filmmaker
Thank you so much for selecting my film, The Confession! Although I wasn't able to attend in person, I couldn't have been more satisfied with the constant communication to make me feel included! Thanks again!
- Filmmaker
Thank you so much for the consideration for my film NOMAN! Wasn't able to attend but I definitely will the next time one of my films gets selected by guys. Your communication was the best!
- Filmmaker
Thank you for selecting our film, "A Little Glass of Rum!"
- Filmmaker
Thank you RTFF for choosing Invaluable to screen in your festival! My crew and I are deeply honored! XDD
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