Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
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ETHOS Film Awards
Santa Monica, United States · Est. 2018 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Santa Monica, United States
26
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The ETHOS Film Awards is an annual Santa Monica film festival organized by the ETHOS Film Institute and built around purpose-driven storytelling. It is notable for championing films with social impact themes such as peace, diversity, inclusion, mental health, addiction recovery, disability and neurodiversity, and environmental sustainability, while welcoming all genres and lengths including fiction, documentary, scripts, PSAs, commercials, reels, and experimental work. In the festival circuit, it stands out as a nonprofit, mission-driven platform that connects filmmakers, students, and audiences through screenings, panels, and awards focused on activism and community impact.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 8 years of verifiable 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
2018
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Legitimacy Score26/100
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