YORA INTERNATIONAL FILM AWARDS
Kilifi, Kenya
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Swahili International Film Festival & Awards
Mombasa, Kenya · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
WarningHigh Risk
Mombasa, Kenya
11
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- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- No named venue
- 3 documented risk signals
Overview
The Swahili International Film Festival & Awards (SIFFA) is a Kenyan film festival dedicated to promoting Swahili-language cinema and empowering local filmmakers. It features film screenings, pitching competitions to secure production funds, and training workshops for aspiring filmmakers. SIFFA aims to elevate the Swahili cinematic experience and showcase the rich cultural heritage of Swahili storytelling to a global audience [siffawards.com].
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+5 pts)
- Has physical screenings
Red Flags (-44 pts)
- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- No named venue
- 3 documented risk signals
- Flagged as high risk by reputation monitoring
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- AWARD_MILL_NAME
- VERY_NEW
- AI-generated description — not verified against structured fields
Festival Details
Founded
2024
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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