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Festival dossier
GramoFrame Music Video Awards
Culver City, United States · Est. 2020 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
WarningWatchlist
Culver City, United States
26
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
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- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
Overview
GramoFrame Music Video Awards, formerly the LAMV Music Video Awards, is an independent Los Angeles-area festival dedicated to music videos and the artists behind them. It is notable for treating music video as a cinematic art form, with screenings, live performances, red-carpet events, and awards recognizing direction, cinematography, editing, animation, fashion concepts, performance, and AI-driven work.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 6 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
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
Festival Details
Founded
2020
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
3.8/ 5
Reviews
13
Synced 19 days ago
Rating synced from FilmFreeway; individual review text not pulled yet for this festival.
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