Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
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Festival dossier
The Cut Film Series - Celestial
Canton, United States · Est. 2022 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
WarningUnder Review
Canton, United States
39
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Cut Film Series - Celestial is a themed film event at The Cut, Canton’s newest 30-seat cinema, presented alongside an art exhibit inspired by the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse. It is notable for its intimate venue and its focus on films that engage with cosmic curiosity, wonder, and humanity’s response to the mysteries of the sky, with submissions required to align with that theme. The series is positioned as a creative community screening space rather than a major competitive festival, making it a niche local event within Canton’s arts scene.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+7 pts)
- 4 years of history
- 1 verified pro signal
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
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2022
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Legitimacy Score39/100
TierWarning
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