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100
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Reale Film Festival - Monthly Awards
Cinisello Balsamo, Italy · Est. 2017 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Cinisello Balsamo, Italy
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Overview
The Reale Film Festival is an international bi-monthly festival based in Cinisello Balsamo near Milan that culminates in a final ceremony for the winners of each period. It is notable for its broad, inclusive programming: it accepts all genres and highlights films about humanity, everyday reality, and social themes, alongside shorts, documentaries, animation, and experimental work. [1][2][4]
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+14 pts)
- 9 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
Red Flags (-66 pts)
- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- Monthly festival pattern - classic award mill indicator
- Monthly competition with award-mill profile — verify before submitting
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
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- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
Festival Details
Founded
2017
Submission Fees
$70 - $90
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.9/ 5
Reviews
308
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- Giulia FoMar 2025
Sono molto felice che il mio film "ISOLA" sia stato premiato dal Reale Film Festival per la Miglior Colonna Sonora, grazie! Comunicazione chiara e organizzazione impeccabile.
- Frazer LeeMar 2025
Friendly IMdB-listed festival that keeps filmmakers in the loop throughout. We are so honoured to receive the Best Horror/Mystery Award for our film ‘The Stay’. Thanks so much from the cast & crew!
- Alexander SinkevichApr 2025
🏆 A Festival That Finds Beauty in the Ordinary 🏆 Receiving an Honorable Mention in the Best Low-Budget Film category at Reale Film Festival was a deeply meaningful recognition for 7x4. In a world obsessed with spectacle, Reale’s commitment to celebrating humanity in its rawest form — the quiet struggles, the unpolished truths of everyday life — aligns perfectly with our film’s ethos. Why Reale stands apart: ✨ Champion of authenticity: Their focus on low-budget gems proves that powerful storytelling needs no Hollywood glitter. ✨ Respect for filmmakers: Despite the bimonthly format, their communication was prompt, transparent, and refreshingly human. ✨ A bridge to Milan’s cultural heartbeat: Even without a live screening yet, the laurels and editable certificate made us feel part of Italy’s vibrant indie scene. To the Reale team: Thank you for seeing the poetry in our shoestring-budget experiment. Your festival is a rare space where “small” films feel monumental. We’ll be rooting for 7x4 to join the November 2025 final selection — and to witness Milan’s audience react to these whispered truths. For filmmakers who believe stories > budgets, Reale is a must.
- Lorenzo FreglioApr 2025
I am truly honored that your festival has awarded "The leap of success" as best debut film. Lorenzo
- Lyubomir ZhelevApr 2025
Thank you very much for the recognition! Recommend the festival with two hands! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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