Cannes Film Festival
Cannes, France
100
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Festival dossier
Young Creative Awards
Paris, France · Est. 2021 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Paris, France
24
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Young Creative Awards, a flagship program of the Deauville Green Awards, is an international competition based in Paris, France, dedicated to emerging filmmakers under 31 years old. It focuses on audiovisual productions addressing environmental and social causes, aiming to bridge generational gaps within the industry by connecting young talent with established professionals. The festival is notable for its emphasis on films that inspire action and its significant international visibility for winners.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+10 pts)
- 5 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
2021
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Legitimacy Score24/100
TierWarning
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Community Reports0
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