San Francisco SCIENCE FICTION Short Film & TV Awards
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The San Francisco SCIENCE FICTION Short Film & TV Awards celebrates short films, TV episodes, and online videos within the science fiction, fantasy, and horror genres. It is notable for recognizing excellence in genre filmmaking, including AI-generated content, and providing broadcast and streaming opportunities for selected works through platforms like the 'SHORT FILMS ON' television series [filmfreeway.com](https://filmfreeway.com/SFSciFiAwards), [tastetv.com](http://www.tastetv.com/san-francisco-science-fiction-short-films-and-tv-awards-home/). The festival culminates in an awards ceremony in San Francisco, featuring screenings and networking events [filmfreeway.com](https://filmfreeway.com/SFSciFiAwards).
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+5 pts)
- 3 years of history
Red Flags (-48 pts)
- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- Flagged as high risk by reputation monitoring
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- AWARD_MILL_NAME
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