Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
Music Video 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 Music Video Awards in Los Angeles is notable as an awards-focused festival dedicated to music videos and the creators behind them, rather than feature films. It highlights directing, cinematography, editing, production design, and other craft categories, and is presented as part of the Best Film Awards/IMDb-qualifying festival ecosystem, giving it added visibility in the international festival circuit. The event emphasizes global online access and recognizes both emerging and established artists working in music video production.
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
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