Sun Valley Film Festival
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
The Sun Valley Film Festival is a established film festival held in Sun Valley, United States, founded in 2012. The festival hosts physical screenings at Sun Valley, Idaho 83353. It offers 1 award category. False Festival rates its legitimacy at 72/100 (Tier B).
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+32 pts)
- 14 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Sun Valley, Idaho 83353
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2012
Venue
Sun Valley, Idaho 83353
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
1
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