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New York Screenplay Competition
New York, United States · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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New York, United States
13
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- Listed as 'competition' not 'festival' - likely online-only awards
- No physical screenings
- 2 documented risk signals
Overview
The New York Screenplay Competition is a script contest based in New York that focuses on discovering and promoting emerging writers rather than functioning as a traditional film festival. It is notable for giving screenwriters a platform to present original work and connect with the broader industry, which gives it value within the New York script-competition circuit.[1]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+2 pts)
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-39 pts)
- Listed as 'competition' not 'festival' - likely online-only awards
- No physical screenings
- 2 documented risk signals
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- COMPETITION_NOT_FESTIVAL
- VERY_NEW
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
Festival Details
Founded
2024
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.0/ 5
Reviews
33
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