Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
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NexTV Writing & Pitch Competition
hermosa beach, United States · Est. 2016 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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hermosa beach, United States
26
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The NexTV Writing & Pitch Competition in Hermosa Beach is a screenwriting and pitch-focused competition aimed at discovering new writing talent and connecting it with industry professionals. It is notable for positioning itself as a direct pipeline to agents, producers, and executives, with submissions judged not only on writing quality but also on commercial viability in the film and television market.[2][3] It accepts all genres and includes screenplay, television, story, pitch deck, and pitch video categories rather than operating as a conventional film screening festival.[2][3]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 10 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
2016
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Legitimacy Score26/100
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