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Tier AFIAPFScreenings
Festival dossier
MATE Music Video Awards
Coimbra, Portugal · Est. 2022 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Coimbra, Portugal
18
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The MATE Music Video Awards in Coimbra, Portugal, is an international competition within the MATE Festival that celebrates the intersection of music, cinema, and contemporary visual language. It is notable for highlighting music videos from all genres alongside music-related documentaries, with an emphasis on aesthetic innovation, narrative strength, diversity, and social impact. The awards are part of a broader multidisciplinary festival that has become an international platform for creative exchange and industry visibility in Coimbra’s Convento São Francisco.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+7 pts)
- 4 years of history
- 1 verified pro signal
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
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2022
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Legitimacy Score18/100
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