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New Jersey, United States · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
The White Vulture Film Festival is a New Jersey-based independent festival founded in 2021 and first held in Hawthorne, Passaic County. It is notable for its art-focused, risk-taking mission, its free public admission, and its support for filmmakers across budget levels, from no-budget projects to films with multi-million-dollar budgets.[1][2]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Founded
2024
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