Ojai Film Festival Screenplay Competition
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The Ojai Film Festival Screenplay Competition is a feature-screenplay contest within the annual Ojai Film Festival in Ojai, California, where the winning script receives a live professional table read at the festival and recognition at the awards ceremony. The festival is known as an intimate, multi-day event that showcases world-class independent films from around the world, and its screenplay competition extends that reputation by highlighting strong storytelling and supporting emerging writers. It is significant in the circuit as part of a long-running festival with a reputation for helping launch careers and drawing films and scripts from an international field.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+22 pts)
- 11 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
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- Documented history with archived programs
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