Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
Creative Screenwriting Unique Voices Competition
Los Angeles, United States · Est. 2018 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Los Angeles, United States
24
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Creative Screenwriting Unique Voices Competition is a Los Angeles-based screenwriting contest run by Creative Screenwriting that focuses on feature scripts and TV pilots with distinctive voices and original stories. It is notable for connecting writers with industry executives, offering cash prizes and consultations, and promoting winning scripts to potential production and representation partners, which gives it industry-facing significance within the screenplay competition circuit.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+10 pts)
- 8 years of verifiable history
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
Festival Details
Founded
2018
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Legitimacy Score24/100
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