Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
Los Angeles Creative Film Awards
Los Angeles, United States · Est. 2021 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Los Angeles, United States
26
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Los Angeles Creative Film Awards (CFA) is an IMDb-qualifying festival in Los Angeles that showcases innovative short films, commercials, music videos, and fashion films from around the world. It is notable for emphasizing visually striking short-form work and for positioning itself as a platform where industry professionals can discover emerging filmmakers and support both new and experienced talent.[1][3]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 5 years of verifiable 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
2021
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Legitimacy Score26/100
TierWarning
Reviews0
Community Reports0
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