Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
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Salt City Film Fest
Hutchinson, United States · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
WarningUnder Review
Hutchinson, United States
37
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
Salt City Film Fest is an independent film festival in Hutchinson, Kansas, developed by filmmakers for filmmakers. It is notable for using the historic Fox Theatre and the Strataca underground salt museum as venues, and for programming a mix of independent features, documentaries, shorts, student films, and regional work with filmmaker Q&As and audience awards.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+5 pts)
- 3 years of history
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Festival Details
Founded
2023
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Legitimacy Score37/100
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