Cannes Film Festival
Cannes, France
100
Tier AFIAPFOscarScreenings
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Castillonnès Film Awards
Castillonnès, France · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
WarningHigh Risk
Castillonnès, France
0
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- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- No physical screenings
- 3 documented risk signals
Overview
The Castillonnès Film Festival, established in 2022, is held annually in September at Ciné 4, one of France's oldest cinemas. It celebrates independent cinema and pays homage to Jacques Tati, whose film "Mon Oncle" was shot in Castillonnès, by presenting the Jacques Tati Film Awards. The festival features screenings, exhibitions, workshops, and cultural events over ten days, accepting submissions from international filmmakers.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+0 pts)
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Red Flags (-54 pts)
- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- No physical screenings
- 3 documented risk signals
- Flagged as high risk by reputation monitoring
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- AWARD_MILL_NAME
- VERY_NEW
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Festival Details
Founded
2024
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