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The Dove Block Project Short Film Festival
Geneva, United States · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Geneva, United States
23
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Dove Block Project Short Film Festival is an annual short-film event held in Geneva, New York, at the Dove Block Project’s Jim Spates Micro Theater. It is notable for its community arts setting, free public access by reservation, and its mix of regional, national, and international short films, alongside filmmaker Q&As and special screenings. The festival programs shorts up to 15 minutes and awards categories such as animation, live action, documentary, regional, and youth-produced films, making it a small but visible showcase for emerging and established filmmakers in the Finger Lakes region.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+2 pts)
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-29 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 2 documented risk signals
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- VERY_NEW
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2024
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Legitimacy Score23/100
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