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Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards
Beverly Hills, United States · Est. 2011 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Beverly Hills, United States
30
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- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
Overview
The Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards is a screenplay competition based in the Beverly Hills/Los Angeles area that focuses on feature, short, and TV scripts rather than a traditional film lineup. It is notable for being founded by working Hollywood professionals with extensive collective production experience and for offering cash prizes plus a Diversity Initiative category, giving it some visibility within the screenwriting awards circuit.[1][7]
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+16 pts)
- 15 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
Red Flags (-36 pts)
- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- AWARD_MILL_NAME
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2011
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.6/ 5
Reviews
224
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- Mark KeilJul 2025
Very honored & grateful to get in! Hope to get some offers on my screenplay on the life of Michael Hutchence.
- P.M. NelsonJul 2025
Very honored to have my script selected as quarter finalist! Thank you for appreciating hard work and great stories!
- Gary ParkerJul 2025
Six of my scripts placed as quarter- or semi-finalists in this year's competition. (Is that a record?) Can't complain about those results.
- Maria K. SinghJul 2025
Such a wonderful experience and opportunity to have been selected as a semi-finalist!
- Jeff CliffordAug 2025
Easy to enter and great communication. I feel they gave my project proper time and focus throughout the review process. Thank you.
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