Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
One-Reeler Short Film Competition
Los Angeles, United States · Est. 2016 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Los Angeles, United States
26
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
One-Reeler Short Film Competition is a Los Angeles-based international awards competition for short films running 12 minutes or less. It is notable for its private judging process, its focus on concise and impactful storytelling, and its reputation as a place where standout shorts can gain industry recognition; the organizers note that past winners have also gone on to win or be nominated for major awards such as the BAFTAs, Emmys, and Golden Globes. [1][5]
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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