BFI London Film Festival
London, United Kingdom
100
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Outstanding Screenplays Shorts Competition
United Kingdom · Est. 2020 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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United Kingdom
28
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
Outstanding Screenplays Shorts Competition is a UK-based short screenplay competition that focuses on getting winning scripts produced rather than only awarding prizes. It accepts English-language short scripts of 2 to 30 pages from writers worldwide, including live action, animation, documentary, and proof-of-concept shorts, and stands out for offering a guaranteed production budget of at least $10,000 with co-production support. Its significance in the short-film circuit comes from its industry-facing model and its emphasis on turning scripts into finished films rather than remaining a purely literary contest.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+14 pts)
- 6 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
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
- FF_RATED
Festival Details
Founded
2020
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Legitimacy Score28/100
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