Venice Film Festival
Venice, Italy
100
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Hombres Videopoetry Award
To be defined, Italy · Est. 2005 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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To be defined, Italy
28
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Hombres Videopoetry Award is an Italian festival centered on videopoetry, a form that blends poetry, image, music, and performance. It is notable for its international reach, long-running history, and focus on works that connect visual poetry with themes of community, territory, and local identity, especially through its ties to the borgo of Pereto and other small communities.[2][3][6][10]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+14 pts)
- 21 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
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
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2005
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Legitimacy Score28/100
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