Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
New York City International Screenplay Awards
United States · Est. 2020 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
WarningWatchlist
United States
26
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The New York City International Screenplay Awards (NYISA) is an international screenplay competition based in New York that aims to connect screenwriters with U.S. industry professionals and the American market. It is notable for its industry networking focus, red-carpet awards ceremony, and workshops, and it accepts feature and short screenplays rather than functioning as a conventional film screening festival.[1][2][4][6][8]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 6 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
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
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2020
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Legitimacy Score26/100
TierWarning
Reviews0
Community Reports0
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