Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
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Killer Shorts Horror Short Screenplay Competition
United States · Est. 2019 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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United States
28
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
Killer Shorts Horror Short Screenplay Competition is a U.S.-based contest dedicated to discovering and promoting emerging horror writers through short screenplay, one-page screenplay, short story, and now feature-screenplay categories. It is notable for its strong industry focus, with finalist scripts read by managers, producers, filmmakers, and other genre professionals, making it a respected launch point for new horror voices.[1][4][6][9][11]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+14 pts)
- 7 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
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
- FF_RATED
Festival Details
Founded
2019
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Legitimacy Score28/100
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