Cannes Film Festival
Cannes, France
100
Tier AFIAPFOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
Yosemite Film Festival
Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
WarningHigh Risk
0
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This festival is marked high risk. Treat any submission fee as money you may not get back.
- Severe: 50 award categories (award mill indicator)
- No physical screenings
- Limited or unverifiable history
Overview
The Yosemite Film Festival & Storyteller Summit is an inaugural event hosted by the Yosemite Climbing Association in Yosemite Valley, uniquely focused on films and stories about rock climbing, public lands stewardship, and the evolving relationship between people and place. It is notable for gathering climbers, conservationists, historians, and filmmakers to explore climbing history, ethics, and advocacy through curated screenings, live conversations, and storytelling workshops. As the first festival centered in the birthplace of American rock climbing, it serves as a specialized platform for responsible storytelling that honors Yosemite's legacy and promotes long-term stewardship of public lands.
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Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+5 pts)
- Press/industry coverage
Red Flags (-66 pts)
- Severe: 50 award categories (award mill indicator)
- No physical screenings
- Limited or unverifiable history
- 2 documented risk signals
- Flagged as high risk by reputation monitoring
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- WIKIPEDIA_WRONG_ENTITY
- AI-generated description — not verified against structured fields
Festival Details
Award Categories
50
Submission Fees
$20 - $20
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In the News
- Yosemite Film Festival — Reputation ChecklegitfestsJul 2, 2026Positive
No negative reports, scam allegations, cancellations, or controversies have been found regarding the **Yosemite Film Festival**; it is a legitimate, newly established event focused on climbing, stewardship, and storytelling. **Context and Supporting Details:** - **Legitimacy and Purpose**: The **Yosemite Film Festival & Storyteller Summit** is an educational and cultural program organized by the
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Recent Reviews
★★★★★
Submitted 2025Niche but real-feeling
Climbing/stewardship focus looks specific rather than generic award spam. Newer fest — watch how screenings are documented over time, but not the same red flags as monthly trophy mills.
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