Ebert Fest
Established legitimate festival
Roger Ebert’s Film Festival, also known as Ebertfest, is a curated festival founded by critic Roger Ebert to celebrate films, genres, and formats that were overlooked by distributors, audiences, or critics, with all films screened one at a time to foster a shared community experience.
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+28 pts)
- 27 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at 203 W Park Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Festival Details
Founded
1999
Venue
203 W Park Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
1
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