Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
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Los Angeles Film Awards
United States · Est. 2016 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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United States
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- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- Monthly festival pattern - classic award mill indicator
- Monthly competition with award-mill profile — verify before submitting
Overview
The Los Angeles Film Awards is a monthly film and screenplay competition based in Los Angeles that awards and screens work from filmmakers worldwide. It is notable for its strong online reputation on FilmFreeway and for spotlighting independent films through jury-selected winners, private screenings, and winner interviews.
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+16 pts)
- 10 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
Red Flags (-66 pts)
- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- Monthly festival pattern - classic award mill indicator
- Monthly competition with award-mill profile — verify before submitting
- 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
2016
Submission Fees
$90
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
5.0/ 5
Reviews
1,131
Synced 4 days ago
- Deborah GreenDec 2025
We are truly honoured to receive Winner, Best Fantasy Screenplay for KALEIDOSCOPE COWBOY. It was a great experience and the communication and feedback we received was exactly what we needed. Thank you to the LAFA team and judges!
- Charri BrummerDec 2025
It was such a pleasure and honor to participate in this film festival. We are over the moon with our awards as well. The application process was sleek, communication and timeliness superb, and overall experience outstanding. I highly recommend this festival to all!
- KBFD TVDec 2025
The past month of November was full of joyful moments for us. It was a special experience, from Beyond the Waves being selected as a competing work to the well-organized judging process. We wish LAFA continued success and growth.
- Elle CarlingDec 2025
Winning “Best Television Script” for Catfish with LAFA has been an incredible honor, and I’m truly grateful for the recognition. I appreciated how LAFA celebrates original voices and makes filmmakers feel seen. Thank you to the judges and the entire team for this meaningful acknowledgment and for fostering such an inspiring creative community.
- Andre SuryaDec 2025
Won a special jury award for my AI short "The Great Battle" super grateful, and such a huge honor, highly recommended film festival!
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