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Hak İş 7th International Labor Photographs Competition
Ankara, Türkiye · Est. 2019 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Ankara, Türkiye
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- Listed as 'competition' not 'festival' - likely online-only awards
- No physical screenings
- 2 documented risk signals
Overview
The HAK-İŞ International Short Film Competition, organized by one of Turkey's largest labor confederations, focuses on the theme of 'Respect for Labor.' Established in 2012, it aims to promote films about labor and provide a platform for 'laboring' producers. The 7th edition in 2018 received 4,104 film submissions from 128 countries, highlighting its international reach and significance in showcasing labor-themed cinema.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+10 pts)
- 7 years of verifiable history
Red Flags (-39 pts)
- Listed as 'competition' not 'festival' - likely online-only awards
- No physical screenings
- 2 documented risk signals
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
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Risk Flags
- COMPETITION_NOT_FESTIVAL
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Festival Details
Founded
2019
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