The Shawna Shea Memorial Film Festival
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
The Shawna Shea Memorial Film Festival is a fringe independent film festival in Uxbridge, Massachusetts, presented by the Shawna E. Shea Memorial Foundation as a fundraiser and tribute to Shawna Shea. It is notable for championing truly independent work, especially genre, experimental, quirky, and international films, and for supporting scholarships and a Women in Film Fellowship. The festival has become a recognized stop for indie filmmakers because it regularly screens films by women and has hosted premieres and filmmakers from the U.S. and abroad.
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+34 pts)
- 14 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Hilton Garden Inn and Studio 50 at WICN
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
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Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FF_RATED
- Documented history with archived programs
- Named venues with external verification
Festival Details
Founded
2012
Venue
Hilton Garden Inn and Studio 50 at WICN
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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