Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
The Atlantis Awards
Los Angeles, United States · Est. 2021 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Los Angeles, United States
28
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Atlantis Awards is a Los Angeles-based international film and screenplay competition founded in 2022 that grew out of the 2020 lockdown period. It is notable for spotlighting independent and student filmmakers and for recognizing a broad range of work, including narrative features, documentaries, animation, short films, music videos, and screenplays. Its significance in the festival circuit comes from its curated awards model and its emphasis on discovery, originality, and giving smaller-budget projects a platform alongside more established work.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+14 pts)
- 5 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
- FF_RATED
Festival Details
Founded
2021
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Legitimacy Score28/100
TierWarning
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