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12th Annual Stage 32 Search For New Blood Screenwriting Contest
United States · Est. 2014 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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United States
26
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The 12th Annual Stage 32 Search For New Blood Screenwriting Contest is a U.S.-based screenwriting competition aimed at undiscovered writers, developed through Stage 32’s industry network and linked with The Blood List’s reputation for finding emerging genre talent. It is notable for offering winners direct development and packaging opportunities with industry professionals, making it a significant launchpad in the genre-screenwriting circuit.[1][4]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 12 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-36 pts)
- Listed as 'competition' not 'festival' - likely online-only awards
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- COMPETITION_NOT_FESTIVAL
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2014
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Legitimacy Score26/100
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