Sundance Film Festival
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100
Tier AOscarScreenings
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Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards
Los Angeles, United States · Est. 2017 · 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
The Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards (LAIFFA) is an online film festival based in Los Angeles that focuses on short and feature films from around the world. It is notable for recognizing independent, low-budget, and emerging filmmakers through awards while providing a platform for international indie cinema and networking within the Los Angeles film community.
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Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+14 pts)
- 9 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
2017
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.8/ 5
Reviews
216
Synced 19 days ago
- Mitch RobersonSep 2019
LAIFFA looks at festivals from all over the world. I was truly honored my short film Nana’s Room made it in the room. This festival offers a rising platform and opportunity for artists and filmmakers to get their work recognized. I was honored to reach semi-finals in 3 categories. Thank you LAIFFA for all you do for artists!!
- Gazanfer BIRICIKOct 2019
Nothing more to say with a big regret...
- Shaun CunninghamOct 2019
Another wonderfully-organized event this year. Great to see some familiar faces and some new ones too. There's always a warm welcome and fun vibe at LAIFFA. I'm based in Dallas, but I fly into LA for this event when I'm able to. Honored to win three awards this year. Thanks for all you do guys, and congratulations to all the winners this season.
- April PhillipsDec 2019
What a thrill to receive an award at this super cool festival in a fabulous city. Great communication and friendly team. Thanks so much!
- Timothy JacobsonApr 2020
Our creative team at Sustainable Driftless, Inc. is thrilled to have had the opportunity to participate in the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards with our documentary "Decoding the Driftless," and we are so very appreciative of the recognition our film received there! The event was wonderful, and it’s a classy organization! It was so cool having the award ceremony at a Hollywood film studio! A fest not to be missed!
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