Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
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ShaoCon
Atlanta, United States · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
WarningUnder Review
Atlanta, United States
32
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
ShaoCon’s film festival in Atlanta is a genre-forward showcase within a larger pop-culture and creative expo, notable for embracing far more than traditional sci-fi, fantasy, and horror. It programs narrative shorts, documentaries, features, animated shorts, and other offbeat or high-concept works, including immersive and experimental formats, making it a distinctive niche event in Atlanta’s festival landscape.[1][3]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+2 pts)
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-20 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Limited or unverifiable history
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
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Legitimacy Score32/100
TierWarning
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Community Reports0
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