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Young Creative Awards

Paris, France · Est. 2021 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting

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Paris, France
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  • Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
  • No physical screenings
  • 1 documented risk signal

Overview

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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Avg. rating

3.8/ 5

Reviews

2

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Legitimacy Score24/100
Reviews0
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FilmFreeway3.8★ · 2

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