Kosice International Film Festival
Košice, Slovakia
100
Tier AScreenings
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EUROPE MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS
Košice, Slovakia · Est. 2020 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Košice, Slovakia
25
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- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- No physical screenings
- 2 documented risk signals
Overview
The EUROPE MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS is a Košice-based international festival devoted to music videos, with annual screenings and a gala ceremony that honor seasonal creative achievements. It is notable for its open-air summer screenings in Košice, audience voting, and awards that recognize directing, cinematography, production, original song, and low-budget music videos, giving it a niche place in the music-video festival circuit.[1][2]
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Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+14 pts)
- 6 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
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
Festival Details
Founded
2020
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.7/ 5
Reviews
169
Synced 4 days ago
- Nobru XMar 2025
For 2 years in a row I signed up my music video for it, for 2 years im 100% happy ,ok,not 100 because I wasn't able to take part of the award in person. But I was able to win for 2 years in a row in my category, and im super grateful for it, for the feedback, support and all professionalism from this award. Thanks ,keep going and I will be back next years with new projects. Wish you the best
- Nesavanan AvadiarApr 2025
We are deeply grateful to the Europe Music Video Awards for recognizing our music video "Nesa - BWBY" with an Honorable Mention. The festival's commitment to celebrating diverse voices in music is truly commendable. Thank you for this honor!
- Erick VidalApr 2025
Thank you so much for honouring our music video "Speaking Silences" with an Honorable Mention. We’re truly grateful to be recognized among such an inspiring group of creators. It means a lot to our entire team to have our work acknowledged on an international stage like yours. Thank you for supporting independent artists and celebrating music through film.
- Lucas BuchholzApr 2025
Thank you so much for awarding our music video »FRAGILE« with Best Editing and Best Sound Design. We are thrilled!
- Jeffrey MolineApr 2025
I was unable to attend the festival in person. Speaking on behalf of my team I want to thank you for awarding our short musical film "Grandpa's Got A Brand New Pill". It has inspired us to create more, so expect us to submit our new works. Thank you again. JGM
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