Beirut Shorts International Film Festival
Beirut, Lebanon
98
Tier AScreenings
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The Lebanese Movie Awards
Beirut, Lebanon · Est. 2016 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Beirut, Lebanon
28
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- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
Overview
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 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
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2016
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
3.8/ 5
Reviews
1
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