Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
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Festival dossier
PAGE International Screenwriting Awards
Los Angeles, United States · Est. 2004 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Los Angeles, United States
28
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The PAGE International Screenwriting Awards is an annual Los Angeles-based screenwriting competition founded in 2003 that is best known for discovering and promoting emerging writers from around the world. It showcases original feature screenplays, short film scripts, and TV pilots, and is notable for being judged by industry professionals and for helping launch writers into representation, option deals, and produced film and television projects.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+14 pts)
- 22 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
Red Flags (-36 pts)
- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- AWARD_MILL_NAME
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2004
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Legitimacy Score28/100
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