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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
Legitimacy Score

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

  • FF_GOLD_BADGE

Festival Details

Founded

2024

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Legitimacy Score13/100
TierWarning
Reviews0
Community Reports0

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