Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
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Grande Stories Screenplay Competition
Florida, United States · Est. 2019 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Florida, United States
26
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Grande Stories Screenplay Competition is a Florida-based screenplay competition that honors strong storytelling in both short and feature-length scripts. It is notable for judging entries on story, structure, and screenplay format, and it awards finalists and winners with digital laurels and a physical trophy, making it a recognized opportunity for emerging screenwriters rather than a traditional public film exhibition.[1]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 7 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
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
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2019
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Legitimacy Score26/100
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