Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
San Diego Movie Awards
San Diego, United States · Est. 2021 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
WarningWatchlist
San Diego, United States
28
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The San Diego Movie Awards is an **IMDb-qualifying** festival that runs as a quarterly competition, followed by an annual in-person event at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park. It is notable for recognizing films, filmmakers, and screenwriters from around the world, and for accepting **all lengths and genres** while spotlighting the best short and feature winners from its quarterly rounds.[1][2][4]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+14 pts)
- 5 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
Red Flags (-36 pts)
- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- AWARD_MILL_NAME
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- FF_RATED
Festival Details
Founded
2021
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Legitimacy Score28/100
TierWarning
Reviews0
Community Reports0
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