BFI London Film Festival
London, United Kingdom
100
Tier AFIAPFOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
Paperscreenplay
London, United Kingdom · Est. 2022 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
WarningUnder Review
London, United Kingdom
24
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- Monthly festival pattern - classic award mill indicator
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Overview
Paperscreenplay is not a film festival but an IMDb-approved bi-monthly screenplay contest based in London. It is notable for judging scripts in categories such as short, feature, and produced work, and for giving entrants review summaries that highlight a script’s strengths and production potential.
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+9 pts)
- 4 years of history
- 2 verified pro signals
Red Flags (-35 pts)
- Monthly festival pattern - classic award mill indicator
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
Festival Details
Founded
2022
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.2/ 5
Reviews
48
Synced 4 days ago
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