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31st Annual Fade In Awards Thriller Competition
Beverly Hills, United States · Est. 1995 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Beverly Hills, United States
28
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
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- Listed as 'competition' not 'festival' - likely online-only awards
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
Overview
The 31st Annual Fade In Awards Thriller Competition is a Beverly Hills-based contest within the broader Fade In Awards, known for giving writers and filmmakers industry recognition, mentoring, and direct access to Hollywood agents, managers, executives, and producers. It showcases thriller-oriented screenplays, teleplays, web series, and short films, with judges seeking character-driven, genre-bending work in subgenres such as psychological, supernatural, suspense, political, action, and tech. Its significance in the film festival circuit comes from its long-running role as a career-launching platform and its connection to professional industry introductions and pitch opportunities.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+14 pts)
- 31 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
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
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
1995
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