Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
Black Reel Awards
Columbia, United States · Est. 2004 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Columbia, United States
25
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Black Reel Awards are an annual U.S. awards event presented by the Foundation for the Augmentation of African-Americans in Film to recognize excellence by African Americans and the cinematic achievements of the African diaspora. It is notable as the oldest cinema-exclusive awards ceremony for African Americans and is significant for spotlighting Black filmmaking across categories including film, documentary, short film, and independent cinema.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+14 pts)
- 22 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
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2004
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Legitimacy Score25/100
TierWarning
Reviews0
Community Reports0
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