Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
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International Independent Film Awards
Encino, United States · Est. 2014 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Encino, United States
30
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- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
Overview
The International Independent Film Awards is an Encino-based awards festival that recognizes independent filmmakers and artists from around the world. It is notable for its broad submission policy across all genres and budgets, and for offering many category-specific awards that give visibility to films and creators at different levels of production. It functions as a competitive awards platform rather than a traditional screening festival, making it a niche stop in the independent film circuit for exposure and recognition.[2][1]
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+16 pts)
- 12 years of verifiable history
- 3 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
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2014
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.9/ 5
Reviews
302
Synced 4 days ago
- Chloe OwensOct 2022
Great festival in Hollywood area. We won Best Narrative Short Film and Best Leading Actor. I will definitely enter again with my next film. Thank you for the screening and support!
- Nell DashiellJan 2023
Thank you so much for acknowledging our short, GPS -- we feel well and truly honored. It's been a pleasure working with you, and we can't wait to return with our next venture!
- Seth JarrettJan 2023
Very excited that my short script I DO, I DO received an Honorable Mention award. This is a superb festival and I am honored to be a part of it. Continue your incredible support of independent film- it is appreciated by so many writers and filmmakers.
- ALARICFILMS LTDAJan 2023
Awsome Festival: We hope to be presenting more exciting work in your next edition! 🙏🏻
- Earl GrayJan 2023
What a great festival. What great people. Thank you to everyone involved for putting in the effort to these bring films to people, and attention to the films. Your work is stellar, and the world is better for it. Thank You.
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