Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
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The American Film Award
New York, United States · Est. 2016 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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New York, United States
28
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The American Film Award in New York is an awards-style film event associated with the broader New York festival scene, but the available results do not show a single, clearly established festival by that exact name. If the intended reference is a New York-based awards festival, it is notable mainly as a platform for independent, narrative, documentary, and short films that uses awards and screenings to spotlight emerging filmmakers. Its significance is more regional and promotional than that of major legacy festivals like the New York Film Festival, which has shaped film culture since 1963.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+14 pts)
- 10 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
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2016
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Legitimacy Score28/100
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