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The Magikal Charm Experimental Video & Film Fest Xlll
New York, United States · Est. 2013 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BTrusted
New York, United States
65
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- No physical screenings
- 13 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
Overview
The Magikal Charm Experimental Video & Film Fest XIII is a New York-based festival devoted to **experimental**, avant-garde, and other boundary-pushing short-form works, typically in the 2–15 minute range. It is notable for giving independent, underrepresented, and outsider artists a platform to screen deeply personal and visually distinctive projects, and it has built recognition through showcasing work by more than 250 experimental filmmakers across the U.S. and abroad.
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+30 pts)
- 13 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 1)
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Documented history with archived programs
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
Festival Details
Founded
2013
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.0/ 5
Reviews
31
Synced 4 days ago
- Filmmaker
Thanks for your amazing festival. It was a privilege.
- Filmmaker
A huge thank you to The Magikal Charm for their amazing festival and for selecting my film Ara, Made of Stardust. It's been such a priviledge!
- Filmmaker
Big thank you to The Magikal Charm for this excellent festival. Extremely grateful to have been included alongside exceptional works. The event was well-organized with clear communication.
- Filmmaker
Thank you for including my work in this very special festival!
- Filmmaker
Thank you for another great festival. Well run and great communication. Fun comfortable screening.
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