Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
san francisco short film festival
San Francicsco, United States · Est. 2005 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BUnder Review
San Francicsco, United States
69
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The san francisco short film festival is a emerging or less verified film festival held in San Francicsco, United States. The festival hosts confirmed physical screenings. It offers 2 award categories. False Festival rates its legitimacy at 57/100 (Tier C).
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+24 pts)
- 21 years of verifiable history
- Has physical screenings
- 3 verified pro signals
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 2)
Red Flags (-5 pts)
- No named venue
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- FF_RATED
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2005
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
2
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At a glance
Legitimacy Score69/100
TierTier B
Reviews0
Community Reports0
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