Sundance Film Festival
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100
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US Hollywood Int'l Golden Film Award
United States · Est. 2018 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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United States
16
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The US Hollywood Int'l Golden Film Award is a Hollywood-based film festival and awards event that presents feature and short films from around the world, with a strong emphasis on independent filmmaking and international exchange. It is notable for using Hollywood's profile as a platform for red-carpet awards, industry visibility, and wider distribution opportunities for emerging filmmakers, especially within the independent circuit.[3][1]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 8 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-46 pts)
- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- Name exploits prestigious film city without actual connection
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- AWARD_MILL_NAME
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2018
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Legitimacy Score16/100
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