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Fabrique du Cinéma Awards

Rome, Italy · Est. 2014 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting

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Rome, Italy
25
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  • Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
  • No physical screenings
  • 2 documented risk signals

Overview

The Fabrique du Cinéma Awards are a Rome-based festival competition that has promoted emerging directors, actors, and writers for more than a decade, with a strong emphasis on creativity, experimentation, and new voices in contemporary cinema. It is notable for its international reach, drawing submissions from over 70 countries, and for spotlighting independent and innovative work across features, shorts, documentaries, and web series, especially short films.

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+14 pts)

  • 12 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
  • Documented history with archived programs

Festival Details

Founded

2014

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Avg. rating

3.8/ 5

Reviews

18

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At a glance

Legitimacy Score25/100
Reviews0
Community Reports0
FilmFreeway3.8★ · 18

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