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SILBERSALZ Science & Media Awards

Berlin, Germany · Est. 2020 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting

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Berlin, Germany
26
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Overview

SILBERSALZ Science & Media Awards is an international awards program within the SILBERSALZ Science & Media Festival, which is described as the first festival of its kind and is held annually in Halle (Saale), Germany, not Berlin.[3][10][13] It is notable for bridging science, film, and public engagement by honoring original factual storytelling across documentary, series, immersive, and social-media formats that make scientific topics accessible to broad audiences.[1][3]

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+12 pts)

  • 6 years of verifiable history
  • 1 verified pro signal

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

Festival Details

Founded

2020

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Legitimacy Score26/100
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Reviews0
Community Reports0

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