International World Film Awards
Multiple red flags detected - exercise caution
No verified film festival named 'International World Film Awards' exists in 'Unknown, Unknown'; the query likely conflates the 'World Film Festival' in Cannes (which features ~190 categories including narrative, documentary, experimental, and animation films under the 'Remember the Future' mantra) with the 'World International Movie Awards' (an independent cinema celebration). The Cannes-based festival is notable for its public Audience Award and Luciole d'Or prize, emphasizing planetary challenges like human rights and ecology, while the WIMA focuses on global independent shorts and documentaries.
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+0 pts)
No positive indicators found
Red Flags (-85 pts)
- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- Name matches chain festival scam pattern
- 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
$30 - $60
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- International World Film Awards — Reputation CheckperplexityMay 19, 2026Negative
I found **no credible, festival-specific negative reports** in the provided results for **“International World Film Awards”** itself. What I *did* find are **general warnings about fake or scam film festivals** and examples of other suspicious festivals, but none of the sources you supplied specifically mention **International World Film Awards** as a scam, cancellation, fraud, or controversy. #
- International World Film Awards — 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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