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74
Tier BScreenings40 categories
Festival dossier
Best Script Award - London
London, United Kingdom · Est. 2019 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Tier ATrusted
London, United Kingdom
98
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Strong legitimacy signals
Tier A score for legitimacy and industry clout. Still confirm deadlines, fees, and categories on the festival site before paying.
- 7 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Close-Up Cinema
- 4 verified pro signals
Overview
The Best Script Award - London is a screenplay-focused competition and in-person industry event held in association with the London Director Awards. It is notable for connecting emerging writers with directors and other industry professionals, offering networking and pitching opportunities alongside recognition for unproduced scripts. The competition is positioned as a bridge into the wider film and television industry and has been described as IMDb-qualifying and among Europe’s top-reviewed screenwriting competitions.
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+48 pts)
- 7 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Close-Up Cinema
- 4 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (4 vs 0)
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
- Named venues with external verification
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2019
Venue
Close-Up Cinema
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.9/ 5
Reviews
358
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- Simon AkersOct 2025
Absolutely ecstatic. I won the newcomer feature screenplay award this Autumn. Enjoyed the experience. Thank you very much. Hopefully this may open some doors for me.
- Robert HoltonOct 2025
I want to thank you for the opportunity to participate in your festival. It was so easy to enter, and as a first-time screenwriter, I became quite excited. It has been a great learning experience, and being a Finalist has given me the drive to keep writing.
- Grant HuffmanOct 2025
This festival is one of the best I’ve entered. Great communication and encouraging feedback!
- Andrew ReeceOct 2025
A good Festival to have entered for my first script. Good communication and feedback. So pleased to have won!
- Rob HolmesOct 2025
I have loved being of this completion and was super chuffed to be a Finalist for autumn 2025. Not bad for my first ever screenplay!! Mr Spielberg, here is my website!! Www.zeropointgirl.com
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