It's All True International Documentary Film Festival
Sao Paulo, Brazil
100
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T.I.F.A. - Tietê International Film Awards
Tietê, Brazil · Est. 2020 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Tietê, Brazil
28
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- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
Overview
T.I.F.A. (Tietê International Film Awards) is an IMDb-verified Brazilian film festival based in Tietê, São Paulo, known for its bimonthly competitions and annual awards, including the Silver Anhuma and Golden Capybara prizes.[2][7] It showcases a broad mix of narrative, documentary, experimental, animated, and short films, with additional recognition for socially impactful works and a non-competitive section reserved for Brazilian films.[2][8]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+14 pts)
- 6 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
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Risk Flags
- AWARD_MILL_NAME
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
Festival Details
Founded
2020
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
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4.5/ 5
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