Sundance Film Festival
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Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
South Bay Student Video Festival
Manhattan Beach, United States · Emerging or partially verified — may be valid, clout unproven
Tier CUnder Review
Manhattan Beach, United States
55
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Worth a closer look
Tier C means thinner legitimacy/clout signals. Fine for some goals; verify venue, fees, and past editions yourself.
- Limited or unverifiable history
- Trust status under active review
- Physical screenings at 1401 Artesia Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 United States
Overview
The South Bay Student Video Festival is a established film festival held in Manhattan Beach, United States. The festival hosts physical screenings at 1401 Artesia Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 United States. It offers 2 award categories. False Festival rates its legitimacy at 62/100 (Tier B).
Last reviewed Aug 27, 2026 · How we score
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+10 pts)
- Physical screenings at 1401 Artesia Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 United States
Red Flags (-5 pts)
- Limited or unverifiable history
- Trust status under active review
Festival Details
Screening theater / venue
- Named venue
- 1401 Artesia Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 United States
- Physical screenings
- Confirmed in our data
- Location context
- Manhattan Beach, United States
Award Categories
2
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Legitimacy Score55/100
TierTier C
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