Tokyo International Film Festival
Tokyo, Japan
100
Tier AFIAPFOscarScreenings
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Tokyo International CINEVERSE Screenplay Awards
Tokyo, Japan · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
WarningHigh Risk
Tokyo, Japan
0
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- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- No physical screenings
- 3 documented risk signals
Overview
The Tokyo International CINEVERSE Screenplay Awards is an international screenplay competition based in Tokyo that focuses on bold, boundary-pushing storytelling and scriptwriting rather than a traditional film lineup. It is notable for offering IMDb-certified accolades, international prizes, and the Kurosawa Award, positioning itself as a platform for emerging and global screenwriting talent within the wider festival circuit.[1][2][3]
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Last updated Sep 5, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+2 pts)
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-54 pts)
- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- No physical screenings
- 3 documented risk signals
- Flagged as high risk by reputation monitoring
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- AWARD_MILL_NAME
- VERY_NEW
- AI-generated description — not verified against structured fields
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
Festival Details
Founded
2024
Submission Fees
$15 - $20
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
3.8/ 5
Reviews
5
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