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Valor Community Film Festival

Glendale, United States · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting

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Glendale, United States
24
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Overview

The Valor Community Film Festival is Arizona's premier veteran-focused film event, part of the larger Valor Film and Music Festival. It aims to expand veterans' social, artistic, and support networks to reduce homelessness and suicides, with all proceeds supporting Creative Drill Sergeants' vocational skills training program for veterans in expressive arts. The festival showcases short films, including veteran-made and veteran-focused content, alongside civilian films across various genres.

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+0 pts)

No positive indicators found

Red Flags (-26 pts)

  • No physical screenings
  • 1 documented risk signal
  • On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected

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Risk Flags

  • VERY_NEW

Festival Details

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2024

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Legitimacy Score24/100
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