BFI London Film Festival
London, United Kingdom
100
Tier AFIAPFOscarScreenings
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The Monkey Bread Tree Film Awards
London, United Kingdom · Est. 2016 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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London, United Kingdom
30
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- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
Overview
The Monkey Bread Tree Film Awards is an IMDb-approved online independent film awards event based in London that emphasizes emerging and independent voices. It is notable for offering personalized professional feedback to nominees and for recognizing films across a broad range of formats, including shorts, features, documentaries, scripts, and experimental work. The festival has visibility within the indie circuit because its awards can help filmmakers gain credibility, international exposure, and potential attention from critics, distributors, and other festivals.
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+16 pts)
- 10 years of verifiable history
- 3 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
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2016
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.7/ 5
Reviews
224
Synced 4 days ago
- Harriet BrennanJul 2021
It was wonderful to be nominated by The Monkey Bread Tree Film Awards. All of us who made 'A Shoreditch Tale' felt honoured to take part. I highly recommend the festival. Communication was great and we were made to feel very welcome. Thank you so much!
- Andrea CarlisleJul 2021
It was a pleasure being a part of The Monkey Bread Tree Film Awards, and I'm honored to have been selected Best genre script for The Lake House.
- Selma Cath Ben AyedJul 2021
Thank You so much for my nomination and special mention for best experimental short under $5.000. And great communication from a heartwarming festival. I am honoured.
- Paul FoulkesJul 2021
Enjoyed being a part of this Festival, thanks and hope to see you all again soon
- Matthew PapadopoulosJul 2021
The Real Thing - Award Nominee: Best Genre Script. TMBT review: “Hilarious, solid concept for an easy sale. With the right director this could be a seriously fun experience to watch.” Thanks for the spot-on review and the honor...
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