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Park City, United States
100
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The Urban Short Film Festival 4th Annual at Chicago's Harper Theater
chicago, United States · Est. 2022 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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chicago, United States
39
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Urban Short Film Festival 4th Annual at Chicago’s Harper Theater is an independent short-film showcase created to give filmmakers, actors, screenwriters, producers, and production companies a place to connect, network, and collaborate. It emphasizes innovative storytelling and includes narrative, documentary, music video, and genre short films, with awards spanning categories such as comedy, drama, sci-fi, thriller, experimental, and social justice. The festival is notable as a community-focused platform for emerging and independent work in Chicago’s film scene and broader short-film circuit.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+7 pts)
- 4 years of history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-18 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2022
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