Sundance Film Festival
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Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
St Cloud Film Fest
St Cloud, United States · Est. 2016 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BTrusted
St Cloud, United States
65
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Solid signals — do normal diligence
Tier B looks established enough for many filmmakers. Check fees, programming fit, and recent editions before submitting.
- No physical screenings
- 10 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
Overview
The St Cloud Film Fest promotes film and filmmakers by creating opportunities for education, production, and appreciation during an annual festival and through year-long outreach. 2020 marks the 10th year of the St Cloud Film Fest! The St Cloud Film Fest takes place over eight days in a historic theatre on the banks of the Mississippi River. The downtown art scene is a hub for the surrounding artistic community. Many local visual artists have exhibitions on display along St. Germain Street and 5th Avenue. We are a non-profit organization devoted to promoting forward-thinking independent film and committed to giving students an opportunity to create their own projects. We hold stop-motion workshops for elementary students and give high-school and college students a chance to make a film as part of a weekend contest. The crowds are passionate and intelligent about cinema. We'd love the chance to show your film to a new audience. From live action to animation, documentary to experimental all film makers have a place and a voice at this film festival.
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+30 pts)
- 10 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 1)
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Documented history with archived programs
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
Festival Details
Founded
2016
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
3.9/ 5
Reviews
11
Synced 4 days ago
- Filmmaker
It was great to be there and be part of the Animation Program. I met some new people and had a great time!
- Filmmaker
I am very happy and welcome every year to participate in your festival and thank you for this fine festival.
- Filmmaker
I am very proud of to be a part of this festival. Congratulations to all team members and filmmakers.
- Filmmaker
A superb festival that really cares about aesthetic filmmaking and communicating with filmmakers of all stages. We're thrilled our client NEWPORT GUN GIRLS screened here. We advise any filmmaker to consider submitting to this festival.
- Filmmaker
The new venues are great! Thanks for the support St Cloud!
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