Venice Film Festival
Venice, Italy
100
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Absurd Film Festival - Monthly awards
Cinisello Balsamo, Italy · Est. 2017 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Cinisello Balsamo, Italy
25
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Absurd Film Festival is an international monthly awards festival based in Cinisello Balsamo, near Milan, known for championing unconventional and independent cinema with an "alternative vision of reality." It accepts all film genres, but its programming and award structure emphasize short films, absurd, genre, and creatively boundary-pushing work, with monthly prizes leading to an annual final selection and screening. [2][12]
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+14 pts)
- 9 years of verifiable history
- 2 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
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- FF_RATED
Festival Details
Founded
2017
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Legitimacy Score25/100
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