Scared for your LIIFE

United States
Tier CUnder Review
47
Legitimacy Score

Emerging or unverified festival

Scared for Your LIIFE is a Long Island-based horror short film festival and a branch of the Long Island International Film Expo. It is notable for its focus on the macabre side of short horror cinema and for pairing screenings with filmmaker Q&As, panels, live entertainment, and other horror-themed events, making it a specialized genre stop within the U.S. festival circuit.

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+12 pts)

  • 10 years of verifiable history
  • 1 verified pro signal

Red Flags (-15 pts)

  • No physical screenings
  • Trust status under active review

Trust Signals

Positive Signals

  • Documented history with archived programs

Festival Details

Founded

2016

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Legitimacy Score47/100
TierTier C
Reviews0
Community Reports0

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