Tokyo International Film Festival
Tokyo, Japan
100
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Japan Indies Music Awards
Setagaya-ku, Japan · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Setagaya-ku, Japan
21
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Japan Indies Music Awards in Setagaya-ku, Tokyo appears to be an independent film-and-music event centered on indie music videos and related short-form screen works. It is notable for showcasing carefully selected submissions from Japan and abroad and for giving emerging creators a screening-and-awards platform within Japan’s indie festival circuit.[2][9][12][16]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+7 pts)
- 3 years of 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
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2023
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Legitimacy Score21/100
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