Berlin International Film Festival
Berlin, Germany
100
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European Wildlife Film Awards
Hamburg, Germany · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Hamburg, Germany
21
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The European Wildlife Film Awards (EWFA) is an annual wildlife film competition based in Hamburg’s HafenCity that honors documentaries about European nature, wildlife, and conservation. It is notable for focusing exclusively on European wildlife and for offering Europe’s highest prize money for a nature film competition, making it a prominent event for wildlife filmmakers and environmental storytelling.
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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