Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
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Kairos Prize for Spiritually Uplifting Screenplays
Camarillo, United States · Est. 2008 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BTrusted
Camarillo, United States
65
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Solid signals — do normal diligence
Tier B looks established enough for many filmmakers. Check fees, programming fit, and recent editions before submitting.
- No physical screenings
- 18 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
Overview
The Kairos Prize ends with ALL finalist scripts being read by TOP level Hollywood producers. The non-profit competition is supported by a grant from The Timothy Plan. Established by MOVIEGUIDE® in 2005, the primary purpose of the prize is to further the influence of moral and spiritual values within the film and television industries. Seeking to promote a spiritually uplifting, redemptive worldview, the Kairos Prize was founded to inspire screenwriters worldwide to produce compelling, entertaining, spiritually uplifting scripts that result in a greater increase in either man's love or understanding of God.
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+30 pts)
- 18 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 1)
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Documented history with archived programs
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
Festival Details
Founded
2008
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
3.8/ 5
Reviews
1
Synced 4 days ago
- Filmmaker
I value the work that KairosPrize does for faith-based screenwriters, and I appreciate the opportunity given to The Piano Gospel as a Top Three finalist.
- Filmmaker
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