Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
IAWTV Awards
Los Angeles, United States · Est. 2019 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
WarningWatchlist
Los Angeles, United States
24
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The IAWTV Awards, hosted by the International Academy of Web Television in Los Angeles, honors excellence in short-form digital series from around the world. Established in 2012, it recognizes creators, cast, and crew across various genres, providing visibility and community for digital content creators. The awards are significant for celebrating groundbreaking shows and new voices in the evolving landscape of digital series, often serving as a platform for shows to gain wider recognition and development into longer-form series. [iawtvawards.com](https://www.iawtvawards.com/about), [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IAWTV_Awards)
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+10 pts)
- 7 years of verifiable history
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
Festival Details
Founded
2019
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Legitimacy Score24/100
TierWarning
Reviews0
Community Reports0
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