All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival
Austin, United States
79
Tier BScreenings
Festival dossier
West Sound Film Festival
Bremerton, United States · Est. 2017 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Tier AUnder Review
Bremerton, United States
100
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Strong legitimacy signals
Tier A score for legitimacy and industry clout. Still confirm deadlines, fees, and categories on the festival site before paying.
- 9 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at 270 4th Street Bremerton, WA 98337 United States
- Press/industry coverage
Overview
The West Sound Film Festival is a established film festival held in Bremerton, United States. The festival hosts physical screenings at 270 4th Street Bremerton, WA 98337 United States. It offers 1 award category. False Festival rates its legitimacy at 62/100 (Tier B).
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+53 pts)
- 9 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at 270 4th Street Bremerton, WA 98337 United States
- Press/industry coverage
- Wikipedia-verified (309 refs, 71 languages)
- 3 verified pro signals
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (5 vs 1)
Red Flags (-0 pts)
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- PRESS_COVERAGE
- INTERNATIONAL_NOTABILITY
Festival Details
Founded
2017
Venue
270 4th Street Bremerton, WA 98337 United States
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
1
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.6/ 5
Reviews
105
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