New York Movie Awards
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The New York Movie Awards is a monthly international film festival with live screenings in New York City's East Village, dedicated to promoting films and advancing filmmakers' careers through private jury evaluations and public awards. It showcases a broad range of genres including feature films, shorts, documentaries, animation, and experimental works, with an IMDb qualifier status that adds industry significance. The festival notably honors established actors and directors, having recognized figures such as Jon Voight, Jeremy Irons, and Willie Nelson.
Last updated Jul 16, 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
$35 - $75
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- New York Movie Awards — Reputation CheckperplexityJun 13, 2026Negative
There are **negative reports and scam-style allegations** about **New York Movie Awards**, but I did not find evidence in these results of an official cancellation or legal finding of fraud. The strongest criticism says the festival has **very high fees**, **many award categories**, charges for **filmmaker reviews/interviews** and even a **paid award statue**, and may not screen some “official sel
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