Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
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Penned In Blood Screenwriting Competition
United States · Est. 2019 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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United States
26
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
Penned In Blood is a U.S.-based screenwriting competition focused on horror screenplays rather than a traditional film festival. It is notable for providing feedback from experienced judges to help writers improve formatting, marketing readiness, and draft quality, and it accepts short scripts, feature scripts, and loglines. Its significance lies in its genre focus and development-oriented approach, positioning it as a specialized contest for emerging horror writers seeking industry-facing critique and exposure.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 7 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
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2019
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Legitimacy Score26/100
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