Berlin International Film Festival
Berlin, Germany
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Weimar Poetry Film Award
Weimar, Germany · Est. 2014 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Weimar, Germany
28
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The Weimar Poetry Film Award is an annual festival and competition in Weimar, Germany, devoted to innovative poetry films and video poetry that connect written poetry with moving images. It is notable as part of the International Poetry Film Festival of Thuringia and for helping establish Weimar as a center of the international poetry-film scene, with jury and audience prizes including categories for Best Animation and Best Real Film.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+14 pts)
- 12 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
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
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2014
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Legitimacy Score28/100
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