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Yellowstone Film Festival

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

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Cody, United States
26
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Overview

The Yellowstone Film Festival is a new independent film festival in Cody, Wyoming, presented by Big Horn Cinemas and founded by local filmmaker Jacob Graham. It is notable for centering regional voices from Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho while also welcoming broader U.S. and international submissions, and for combining screenings with workshops and filmmaker-focused programming. [1][2][3]

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+2 pts)

  • 1 verified pro signal

Red Flags (-26 pts)

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

Trust Signals

Risk Flags

  • VERY_NEW

Positive Signals

  • FF_GOLD_BADGE

Festival Details

Founded

2024

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Legitimacy Score26/100
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