Annual Program Without Frontiers
Multiple red flags detected - exercise caution
The Annual Program Without Frontiers (APWF) is not a legitimate film festival but a fraudulent operation that collects entry fees without screening films, judging submissions, or awarding prizes. Under the guise of fake festivals, the organization emails signed 'diplomas' to winners and was investigated by Interpol for fraud, making it notorious as a scam rather than a significant event in the film festival circuit.
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+0 pts)
No positive indicators found
Red Flags (-60 pts)
- Severe: 60 award categories (award mill indicator)
- No physical screenings
- Limited or unverifiable history
- Flagged as high risk by reputation monitoring
Festival Details
Award Categories
60
Submission Fees
$20
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- Annual Program Without Frontiers — Reputation CheckperplexityMay 19, 2026Negative
I couldn’t find any credible negative reports, scam allegations, cancellations, or controversies specifically tied to **“Annual Program Without Frontiers”** film festival in the search results you provided. What I *did* find was unrelated general guidance about fake/scam film festivals from a YouTube video about red flags in festival submissions, plus a separate festival listing for **Without Bou
- Annual Program Without Frontiers — Reputation ReportinternalMay 19, 2026Negative
This festival has been flagged by our automated trust model for exhibiting multiple red flag patterns. Community reports and data signals indicate elevated risk. Review the full analysis before submitting.
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