Venice Film Festival
Venice, Italy
100
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Ciak Film Award
Italy · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Italy
21
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Ciak Film Award is an international short film festival in Rome, presented as the Rome Trastevere International Short Film Festival. It is notable for focusing on short films of up to 40 minutes, including narrative shorts, documentaries, and music videos, and for screening winning films at Teatro Trastevere in one of Rome’s distinctive neighborhoods. Its significance lies in its role as a specialized showcase for emerging short-form filmmaking within Italy’s festival circuit.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+7 pts)
- 3 years of history
- 1 verified pro signal
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
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2023
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Legitimacy Score21/100
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