International Adana Golden Boll Film Festival
Adana, Türkiye
96
Tier AScreenings
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TRT Documentary Awards
Ankara, Türkiye · Est. 2009 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Ankara, Türkiye
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- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
Overview
The TRT International Documentary Awards, organized by the Turkish Radio Television Corporation (TRT) since 2009, is a significant event supporting both amateur and professional documentary filmmakers. It aims to foster the development and dissemination of the documentary genre, bringing diverse and high-quality documentaries from around the world to audiences and providing a platform for filmmakers to connect and exchange ideas [trtbelgesel.com](https://trtbelgesel.com/en/specification-general/). The festival includes national and international categories, with special sections for student films and project support [trtbelgesel.com](https://trtbelgesel.com/en/page/history).
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 17 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
2009
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