black star international film festival
Accra, Ghana
96
Tier AScreenings
Festival dossier
REFFA AWARDS
Accra Cantonment, Ghana · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
WarningHigh Risk
Accra Cantonment, Ghana
0
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- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- No physical screenings
- 3 documented risk signals
Overview
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).
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Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+0 pts)
No positive indicators found
Red Flags (-54 pts)
- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- No physical screenings
- 3 documented risk signals
- Flagged as high risk by reputation monitoring
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- AWARD_MILL_NAME
- VERY_NEW
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Festival Details
Founded
2024
Submission Fees
$15 - $20
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