The Lebanese Movie Awards

Beirut, Lebanon
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The Lebanese Movie Awards (LMAs) is Beirut’s first and only award ceremony dedicated to honoring Lebanese and international cinematic achievements, making it a distinctive industry event in Lebanon.[1][2] It recognizes films for both artistic and technical excellence and is notable for serving as a professional gathering point for the Lebanese film community, with categories that have included feature films, shorts, and documentaries.[1][3][5]

Last updated Aug 16, 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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