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Tulsa, United States · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
Tulsa Underground Film Festival, known as **TUFFest**, is a bi-annual Tulsa event dedicated to low-budget and independent cinema.[1][6] It is notable for spotlighting offbeat genre work—especially horror, sci-fi, mystery, and other unusual films—while also serving as a networking hub for Oklahoma filmmakers and visiting creators.[1][2][3]
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Founded
2023
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