Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
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The Sun Valley Junior Film Competition
Sun Valley, United States · Est. 2013 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Sun Valley, United States
28
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Sun Valley Junior Film Competition is a student film program within the Sun Valley Film Festival in Sun Valley, Idaho, founded in 2013 to give high school filmmakers a professional festival platform. It is notable for screening finalist films in venues such as the Argyros Performing Arts Center and for connecting young filmmakers with industry professionals, mentors, and awards recognition. [1][2]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+14 pts)
- 13 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
Red Flags (-36 pts)
- Listed as 'competition' not 'festival' - likely online-only awards
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- COMPETITION_NOT_FESTIVAL
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2013
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Legitimacy Score28/100
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