Cannes Film Festival
Cannes, France
100
Tier AFIAPFOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
New York Movie Awards
Est. 2002 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
WarningHigh Risk
0
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This festival is marked high risk. Treat any submission fee as money you may not get back.
- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- Severe: 50 award categories (award mill indicator)
- No physical screenings
Overview
The New York Movie Awards is a monthly international film festival with live screenings in New York City's East Village, dedicated to promoting films and advancing filmmakers' careers through private jury evaluations and public awards. It showcases a broad range of genres including feature films, shorts, documentaries, animation, and experimental works, with an IMDb qualifier status that adds industry significance. The festival notably honors established actors and directors, having recognized figures such as Jon Voight, Jeremy Irons, and Willie Nelson.
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Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+17 pts)
- 24 years of verifiable history
- Press/industry coverage
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-71 pts)
- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- Severe: 50 award categories (award mill indicator)
- No physical screenings
- 2 documented risk signals
- Flagged as high risk by reputation monitoring
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- WIKIPEDIA_WRONG_ENTITY
- AI-generated description — not verified against structured fields
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2002
Award Categories
50
Submission Fees
$35 - $75
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In the News
- New York Movie Awards — Reputation ChecklegitfestsJun 13, 2026Negative
There are **negative reports and scam-style allegations** about **New York Movie Awards**, but I did not find evidence in these results of an official cancellation or legal finding of fraud. The strongest criticism says the festival has **very high fees**, **many award categories**, charges for **filmmaker reviews/interviews** and even a **paid award statue**, and may not screen some “official sel
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Recent Reviews
★★★★★
Submitted 2023Felt like a pay-to-win mill
Lots of categories, little evidence of a real screening slate for our year, and heavy upsell language after 'selection'. Cross-check with Legit Fests warning signals before you budget for laurels.
— Anonymous filmmaker
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