Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
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Festival dossier
New York Short Cinema Awards
New York, United States · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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New York, United States
18
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The New York Short Cinema Awards is an IMDb-qualifying festival based at the Producers Club of New York that focuses on celebrating short films from American and international filmmakers. It is notable for championing independent short filmmaking across genres such as drama, documentary, animation, and experimental work, and for serving as a platform that connects emerging filmmakers with industry professionals and audiences in New York City. It is part of the competitive short-film festival circuit through its live screenings and awards program, which aims to increase visibility for indie creators.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+7 pts)
- 3 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
2023
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Legitimacy Score18/100
TierWarning
Reviews0
Community Reports0
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