international television festival
Prague, Czechia
100
Tier AScreenings
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Prague Film Awards
Prague, Czechia · Est. 2019 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Prague, Czechia
23
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- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- No physical screenings
- 2 documented risk signals
Overview
The Prague Film Awards is a Prague-based film festival that focuses on independent cinema and emerging filmmakers, presenting a curated selection of short and feature-length films from the Czech Republic and abroad. It is notable as an intimate platform for new talent and contemporary art-house work, with programs that include drama, documentary, animation, fiction, and experimental films, helping connect local and international filmmakers with audiences and industry viewers.[1][2][4]
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 7 years of verifiable 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
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
Festival Details
Founded
2019
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
3.8/ 5
Reviews
14
Synced 19 days ago
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