Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
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Mississippi High School Film Competition
OXFORD, United States · Est. 2005 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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OXFORD, United States
26
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Mississippi High School Film Competition is a student film event in Oxford that is open only to Mississippi high school students and showcases short films of up to 10 minutes. It is notable for promoting filmmaking education through cash prizes, trophies, and school-sponsor awards, and for recognizing work across formats including narrative, documentary, comedy, commercial, public service announcement, and music video films. As a high-school competition rather than a large international festival, its significance lies in nurturing young filmmakers in Mississippi and connecting classroom or independent student work to a public screening and awards setting.[1]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 21 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
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
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2005
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Legitimacy Score26/100
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