Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
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Chicagoland Screenwriting Competition
United States · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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United States
9
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Chicagoland Screenwriting Competition, also known as the Illinois/Chicago Screenwriting Competition, is a biennial event sponsored by the Illinois and Chicago Film Offices. It aims to support and promote the talents of local writers by offering recognition and potential production opportunities for their work in Illinois. The competition also includes a series of writer seminars.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+0 pts)
No positive indicators found
Red Flags (-41 pts)
- Listed as 'competition' not 'festival' - likely online-only awards
- No physical screenings
- Limited or unverifiable history
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- COMPETITION_NOT_FESTIVAL
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