Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
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HorrorCase 2025 Horror Screenwriting Contest
Kalamazoo, United States · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Kalamazoo, United States
9
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The HorrorCase 2025 Horror Screenwriting Contest is an inaugural event in Kalamazoo, United States, focused on discovering and promoting new voices in horror filmmaking. It uniquely offers the winning screenwriter a cash prize and the opportunity to have their short horror screenplay produced into a film by Prod. J Entertainment, which then premieres at the festival. This contest serves as a significant platform for aspiring horror writers to see their work brought to life on screen and gain production experience.
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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Legitimacy Score9/100
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