Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
Tucumcari Film Festival
Tucumcari, United States · Est. 2022 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Tucumcari, United States
39
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Tucumcari Film Festival is a regional New Mexico festival that grew out of the former Tucumcari Rawhide Days Film Festival and is tied closely to the town’s Route 66 and frontier heritage. It is notable for screening a mix of science fiction, comedies, westerns, and documentaries, while also welcoming student, amateur, local, national, and international filmmakers in historic venues such as the Odeon Theatre and the Railroad Depot. Its significance comes from its strong community focus, support for emerging filmmakers, and its role in promoting Tucumcari as a film-friendly destination in the Southwest.
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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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Legitimacy Score39/100
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