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Park City, United States
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HollyShorts Screenplay Contest
Sherman Oaks, United States · Est. 2013 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Sherman Oaks, United States
25
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
HollyShorts Screenplay Contest is the screenplay competition tied to the Academy Award- and BAFTA-qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival in Sherman Oaks, California. It is notable for championing short-form storytelling, with winning screenplays often receiving production support and an automatic screening at the festival, making it a visible entry point for emerging writers in the short-film circuit.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+14 pts)
- 13 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
Red Flags (-39 pts)
- Listed as 'competition' not 'festival' - likely online-only awards
- No physical screenings
- 2 documented risk signals
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- COMPETITION_NOT_FESTIVAL
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2013
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Legitimacy Score25/100
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