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NFFTY Screenplay Competition: Story Starts Here
Seattle, United States · Est. 2018 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Seattle, United States
26
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The NFFTY Screenplay Competition: Story Starts Here is the screenwriting program of the National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY) in Seattle, a festival founded by Seattle teenagers in 2007 that has grown into the world’s largest film festival for emerging directors and filmmakers 24 and under. The competition is notable for giving young writers constructive script feedback and for culminating at NFFTY’s annual festival, where finalists are featured and cash prizes are awarded.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 8 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
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2018
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