Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
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Big Apple Film Festival & Screenplay Competition AGENTS & MANAGERS PITCH LAB
United States · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
WarningUnder Review
United States
30
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Big Apple Film Festival & Screenplay Competition is a New York-based festival that combines film screenings with a strong industry networking program for writers, filmmakers, and series creators seeking representation. Its Agents & Managers Pitch Lab is notable for small-group virtual pitch sessions and seminars with agents, managers, and other industry professionals, making the event especially valuable as a career-development platform in the independent film and screenplay circuit.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+0 pts)
No positive indicators found
Red Flags (-20 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Limited or unverifiable history
- Trust status under active review
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