REFFA AWARDS
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The Regal Film Festival and Awards (REFFA) is an annual film festival and awards ceremony held in Accra, Ghana, dedicated to celebrating and promoting African cinema. It serves as a pan-African platform for showcasing the diversity and dynamism of contemporary African filmmaking, fostering industry growth, and connecting filmmakers with professionals and audiences [graphic.com.gh](https://www.graphic.com.gh/entertainment/showbiz-news/reffa-awards-2025-celebrates-african-stories-in-style), [ghanaweb.com](https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Regal-Film-Festival-and-Awards-launched-in-Accra-1988139). The festival includes film screenings, masterclasses, panel discussions, workshops, and a cultural night, culminating in an awards ceremony that recognizes excellence across various categories [reffaawards.com](https://reffaawards.com/), [myjoyonline.com](https://www.myjoyonline.com/regal-film-festival-and-awards-opens-call-for-2025-submissions).
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
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Red Flags (-51 pts)
- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- No physical screenings
- 2 documented risk signals
- Flagged as high risk by reputation monitoring
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- AWARD_MILL_NAME
- VERY_NEW
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