Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
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The Impact DOCS Awards
La Jolla, United States · Est. 2016 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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La Jolla, United States
28
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Impact DOCS Awards is a La Jolla-based documentary awards competition that focuses on honoring high-quality nonfiction films from filmmakers around the world. It is notable for positioning itself as a filmmaker-friendly, international competition rather than a traditional festival, with awards for features, shorts, and craft categories such as direction and cinematography.
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
TierWarning
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Community Reports0
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