Louisiana Film Prize
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The Louisiana Film Prize is an annual short-film festival and competition held in Shreveport, Louisiana, founded in 2012. It is notable for offering one of the world’s largest cash prizes for a short film, awarding up to $50,000, and for requiring competing films to be made in Louisiana or the Shreveport-area region, which has helped it become a major creative and economic force in northwest Louisiana.[1][3][8]
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 14 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
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