Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
TIVA Peer Awards
Washington, United States · Est. 2001 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Washington, United States
26
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The TIVA Peer Awards in Washington, DC is a merit-based awards program presented by TIVA-DC that began in 1997 and recognizes exceptional media work from the Mid-Atlantic region. It is notable for being judged on the individual merits of each entry rather than as a traditional competition, and it has expanded to include live screenings of selected winners as part of its festival-style showcase. The event highlights work by both professionals and non-professionals across film, video, and related media, with categories that have included documentary, fiction, commercial, and public service content.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 25 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
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
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2001
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Legitimacy Score26/100
TierWarning
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Community Reports0
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