International Adana Golden Boll Film Festival
Adana, Türkiye
96
Tier AScreenings
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ANATOLIAN FILM AWARDS
Türkiye · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Türkiye
20
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- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- No physical screenings
- 2 documented risk signals
Overview
The International Anatolian Film Awards is a Türkiye-based monthly festival with annual gala screenings in different Turkish cities, dedicated to recognizing independent filmmakers worldwide.[1][2] It showcases a broad mix of film and arts formats, including narrative, documentary, animation, music video, web series, and theatre, and presents monthly winners at an annual live screening gala.[1][2]
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+9 pts)
- 3 years of 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
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
Festival Details
Founded
2023
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.4/ 5
Reviews
98
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