South by Southwest Film Festival
Austin, United States
Tier AOscar QualifyingBAFTA Recognized
100
Legitimacy ScoreMajor legitimate festival with strong credentials
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+60 pts)
- Oscar Qualifying Festival
- BAFTA Recognized
- 32 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Paramount Theatre and others
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Festival Details
Founded
1994
Venue
Paramount Theatre and others
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Award Categories
12
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Quick Stats
Legitimacy Score100/100
TierTier A
Reviews0
Community Reports0
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