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100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
West Coast Film Awards
Tacoma, United States · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
WarningHigh Risk
Tacoma, United States
0
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
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This festival is marked high risk. Treat any submission fee as money you may not get back.
- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- No physical screenings
- 3 documented risk signals
Overview
The West Coast Film Awards in Tacoma is an independent film festival and awards event that showcases films of all genres, with categories including narrative, documentary, animation, and screenplay competition entries.[1][2] It is notable for emphasizing creative, boundary-pushing work, supporting diverse voices, and providing filmmakers exposure, networking, and recognition through jury and audience awards.[1]
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Last updated Sep 23, 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
$35 - $48
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
3.8/ 5
Reviews
6
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