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100
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Hollywood International CINEVERSE Screenplay Awards
Los Angeles, United States · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Los Angeles, United States
11
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Hollywood International CINEVERSE Screenplay Awards is an indie, IMDb-certified screenplay competition based in Hollywood, Los Angeles, that spotlights emerging writers from the U.S. and around the world. It is notable for its annual in-person screenings, Q&As, awards presentations, and networking events, and it accepts short, feature, and pilot scripts across multiple genres, making it a platform for both new voices and international visibility in the screenplay competition circuit.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+7 pts)
- 3 years of history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-46 pts)
- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- Name exploits prestigious film city without actual connection
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- AWARD_MILL_NAME
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2023
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Legitimacy Score11/100
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