Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
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LA Independent Women Film Awards
Los Angeles, United States · Est. 2021 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Los Angeles, United States
25
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- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- No physical screenings
- 2 documented risk signals
Overview
LA Independent Women Film Awards is an IMDb-qualifying festival in Los Angeles that centers female voices and talent in film and media. It showcases international and U.S. projects across genres, with finalists screened at the Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills and other LA art venues, and it is notable for its emphasis on promoting women filmmakers, writers, producers, cinematographers, editors, and composers.[1][2][3]
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Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+14 pts)
- 5 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
Red Flags (-39 pts)
- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- No physical screenings
- 2 documented risk signals
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- AWARD_MILL_NAME
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
Festival Details
Founded
2021
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.8/ 5
Reviews
219
Synced 19 days ago
- Gen LaGrecaMay 2024
We're absolutely thrilled to receive a Best Produced Script Award for our feature film NOBLE VISION. We give our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the LA Independent Women Film Festival for honoring women, our film, and our script! A great festival in all ways!
- Eve Leonard-WalshJun 2024
It was such an honour to be nominated in this wonderful festival!
- Gwenola WagonJun 2024
I'am so glad to be nominated in this festival !!!
- Christina CapraJun 2024
Thank you for nominated Lived in Bodies in the short documentary category!
- Paula Randol-SmithJun 2024
I am thrilled of winning Best Environmental Short- LA Independent Women Film Awards put a feather in my cap. This one Festival made me feel proud of my Industry in Los Angeles a town I love. Being an Independent Filmmaker isn't easy but by getting this acknowledgement from you - The women in the know- regarding telling vital stories to the world at large. I, thank you from my heart. Paula Randol-Smith Producer/ Director Forecast -The Short.
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