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SIFF's 20th Anniversary presents our High School Film Competition
Liverpool, United States · Est. 2006 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Liverpool, United States
26
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SIFF's 20th Anniversary presents our High School Film Competition is a youth-focused festival program in Liverpool, associated with the Syracuse International Film Festival. It showcases films made by high school students and accepts work on any subject and in any genre, including PSAs, short films, and music videos. The competition is notable for highlighting emerging filmmakers from Onondaga and surrounding counties and for feeding winning selections into SIFF's main program.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 20 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-36 pts)
- Listed as 'competition' not 'festival' - likely online-only awards
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- COMPETITION_NOT_FESTIVAL
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2006
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Legitimacy Score26/100
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