Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
Telly Awards
New York, United States · Est. 1980 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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New York, United States
26
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Telly Awards is a New York-based awards competition founded in 1979 that honors excellence in video and television across all screens. It is notable for its large global entry pool and for recognizing a wide range of work, including branded content, commercials, social video, documentaries, film and shorts, and animation, making it an important industry awards platform rather than a traditional film festival. Its significance in the film and media circuit comes from its broad scope, its long-standing reputation, and its role in spotlighting standout short-form and branded moving-image work from agencies, production companies, and independent creators.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 46 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
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
1980
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Legitimacy Score26/100
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Reviews0
Community Reports0
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