Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
San Diego Streaming Film Festival
Escondido, United States · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Escondido, United States
26
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The San Diego Streaming Film Festival is a San Diego-area film festival based in Escondido that is notable for being among the first local festivals to award winners streaming distribution on the Roku platform.[1][2] It showcases a broad mix of independent work, including narrative features and shorts, documentaries, animated films, web series, TV pilots, and experimental projects, with special attention to San Diego filmmakers and community-specific themes.[1][2] Its significance lies in linking local indie filmmakers with a wider streaming audience and creating an industry-facing platform through workshops, panels, and judged screenings.[1][2]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+2 pts)
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-26 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- VERY_NEW
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2024
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Legitimacy Score26/100
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