Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
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THE 2021 NJFF STUDENT FILM COMPETITION
Nashville, United States · Est. 2010 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Nashville, United States
26
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The 2021 NJFF Student Film Competition is the student-focused program of the Nashville Jewish Film Festival, a long-running festival based in Nashville, Tennessee. It is notable for highlighting student short films with Jewish themes or content from around the world, making it an important showcase for emerging filmmakers within the Jewish film community and the broader student-festival circuit.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 16 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
2010
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Legitimacy Score26/100
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