Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
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Festival dossier
The Hollywood Theatre @PDX
United States · Est. 2020 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
WarningUnder Review
United States
32
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Hollywood Theatre @PDX is a free 22-seat microcinema at Portland International Airport, operated by Portland’s historic nonprofit Hollywood Theatre in partnership with the Port of Portland. It is notable for its quarter-by-quarter rotating program of short, G-rated films by Pacific Northwest filmmakers, making it an unusual airport venue that showcases local regional storytelling to travelers. Its significance lies in extending the Hollywood Theatre’s reputation for curated film programming and in giving local short-form work highly visible exposure in a public transit setting.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+10 pts)
- 6 years of verifiable history
Red Flags (-28 pts)
- Name exploits prestigious film city without actual connection
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Festival Details
Founded
2020
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Legitimacy Score32/100
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