Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
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6th Annual New Voices in Animation Screenwriting Contest
United States · Est. 2020 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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United States
26
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The 6th Annual New Voices in Animation Screenwriting Contest is a Stage 32 screenwriting competition focused on original animation projects, and it is notable for being presented as the only animation screenwriting contest of its kind worldwide. It showcases feature film and TV pilot scripts for both kids and adult audiences, and its significance in the film festival circuit comes from the industry mentorships, executive meetings, and exposure it offers to emerging animation writers.[1][3][9]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 6 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
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2020
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Legitimacy Score26/100
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