London Movie Awards
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The London Movie Awards is a monthly international film festival and IMDb qualifier that promotes films to advance filmmakers' careers, screening a selection of short films every month in London[9]. It showcases diverse categories including feature films, short films, documentaries, student films, animation, television advertisements, and music videos, with winners receiving the Gold Lion Award[4]. While distinct from the major BFI London Film Festival, it serves as an accessible platform for independent filmmakers to gain recognition on the global circuit[9].
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+0 pts)
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Red Flags (-70 pts)
- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- Severe: 50 award categories (award mill indicator)
- No physical screenings
- Limited or unverifiable history
- Flagged as high risk by reputation monitoring
Festival Details
Award Categories
50
Submission Fees
$10 - $20
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- London Movie Awards — Reputation CheckperplexityMay 20, 2026Negative
I found **negative/scam-related discussion**, but **no solid evidence of an official cancellation or proven fraud case** from the sources provided. ### What was found - **Lake Ivan Film Journal** discusses “scam festivals” and explicitly says the **New York Movie Awards** is run by filmmaker **Massimiliano Mauceri**, who also created a **“London Movie Awards”** and “Florence Film Awards.” The pie
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