Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
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Sloppy Firsts Film Festival
Austin, United States · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
WarningUnder Review
Austin, United States
37
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
I could not verify a film festival named the Sloppy Firsts Film Festival in Austin from the provided results, so the query may refer to another Austin festival. The closest notable Austin festivals are the Austin Film Festival, known for narrative storytelling and screenwriting, and Fantastic Fest, a major genre festival focused on horror, fantasy, sci-fi, action, and cult cinema.[1][3][4]
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+5 pts)
- 3 years of history
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Festival Details
Founded
2023
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Legitimacy Score37/100
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