altfest new york
Established legitimate festival
The altfest new york is a established film festival held in New York City, United States, founded in 2017. The festival hosts confirmed physical screenings. False Festival rates its legitimacy at 60/100 (Tier B).
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+15 pts)
- 9 years of verifiable history
- Has physical screenings
Red Flags (-5 pts)
- No named venue
- Trust status under active review
Festival Details
Founded
2017
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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