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CARE Awards

North Miami, United States · Est. 2016 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting

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North Miami, United States
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  • Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
  • No physical screenings
  • 1 documented risk signal

Overview

The CARE Awards is a North Miami-based film event presented by Cinematic Arts Redemptive Entertainment that recognizes artists globally for achievements in film, television, web series, screenwriting, and music. It is notable for pairing independent-film screenings with workshops, speakers, and networking, and it emphasizes both quality filmmaking and the development of emerging talent in a broad range of genres and formats. [1][2]

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Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+16 pts)

  • 10 years of verifiable history
  • 3 verified pro signals

Red Flags (-36 pts)

  • Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
  • No physical screenings
  • 1 documented risk signal
  • On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected

Trust Signals

Risk Flags

  • AWARD_MILL_NAME

Positive Signals

  • FilmFreeway Gold festival
  • Has FilmFreeway community ratings
  • Documented history with archived programs

Festival Details

Founded

2016

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Avg. rating

4.6/ 5

Reviews

121

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Legitimacy Score30/100
Reviews0
Community Reports0
FilmFreeway4.6★ · 121

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