Sydney Film Festival
Sydney, Australia
100
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WA Screen Culture Awards
PERTH, Australia · Est. 2019 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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PERTH, Australia
24
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- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
Overview
The WA Screen Culture Awards (WASCAs) are an annual event celebrating innovation and achievement across all forms of screen culture in Western Australia. Launched in 2020 by the Revelation Perth International Film Festival, the WASCAs recognize outstanding contributions in traditional filmmaking, games, VR/AR, and moving image art, serving as a significant platform for independent voices and diverse screen practices within the Australian industry [revelationfilmfest.org](https://www.revelationfilmfest.org/wa-screen-culture-awards), [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Australia_Screen_Culture_Awards), [if.com.au](https://if.com.au/wa-industry-awards-reimagined-with-focus-on-innovation/). The awards are integrated into the Revelation Perth International Film Festival, with nominated works often screening as part of the festival program [revelationfilmfest.org](https://www.revelationfilmfest.org/wa-screen-culture-awards), [thecurb.com.au](https://www.thecurb.com.au/press-releases/2026-wa-screen-culture-award-submissions-now-open/).
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+10 pts)
- 7 years of verifiable history
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
Festival Details
Founded
2019
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Avg. rating
3.9/ 5
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