Atlanta Film Festival Screenplay Competition
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The Atlanta Film Festival Screenplay Competition is the screenplay arm of the Atlanta Film Festival, a long-running, Oscar-qualifying international festival in Atlanta known for discovering emerging talent and supporting independent filmmaking. Founded in 2008, the competition is notable for attracting worldwide submissions and pairing winners with mentorship, workshops, staged readings, and industry networking; past winners have gone on to Black List recognition, Sundance Directors’ Lab selection, representation, and produced films.[1][2][5]
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+22 pts)
- 18 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
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- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- Documented history with archived programs
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