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New York Metropolitan Screenwriting Competition & Film Awards
New York, United States · Est. 2015 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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New York, United States
14
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The New York Metropolitan Screenwriting Competition & Film Awards is a New York-based independent festival and competition run by Cinema Public House. It is notable for accepting scripts and films across film and television genres, with awards and industry-focused prizes such as script notes and consultations for top winners, and it has been presented as an online-only event in recent editions.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+16 pts)
- 11 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
Red Flags (-52 pts)
- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- Listed as 'competition' not 'festival' - likely online-only awards
- No physical screenings
- 3 documented risk signals
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- AWARD_MILL_NAME
- COMPETITION_NOT_FESTIVAL
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- FF_RATED
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2015
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Legitimacy Score14/100
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