Cork International Film Festival
Cork, Ireland
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
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17th Underground Cinema Film Awards
Dublin, Ireland · Est. 2009 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Dublin, Ireland
27
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- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- No physical screenings
- 2 documented risk signals
Overview
The 17th Underground Cinema Film Awards in Dublin is an independent film festival and awards platform based in Dún Laoghaire, known for championing emerging and underrepresented filmmakers. It showcases a broad mix of independently produced work, including short films, feature films, documentaries, and international titles, and is significant for its large scale and its role as Ireland’s largest awards ceremony dedicated to independent filmmaking.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+16 pts)
- 17 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
Red Flags (-39 pts)
- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- No physical screenings
- 2 documented risk signals
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- AWARD_MILL_NAME
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2009
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