Sci-On!
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Sci-On! is Reno’s annual science and science-fiction film festival, held at the Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center at the University of Nevada, Reno. It is notable for its international reach, with submissions from more than 50 countries, and for pairing short-film screenings with director Q&As, audience voting, and awards such as the Roddenberry Audience Choice Award. The festival is significant as a specialized venue for science, space, and science-fiction shorts in the film festival circuit, branding itself as the “Biggest Little Science + Fiction Film Festival in the World.”
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+22 pts)
- 11 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
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- Documented history with archived programs
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