Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
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Reno Tahoe Screenplay Contest
United States · Est. 2020 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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United States
24
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Reno Tahoe Screenplay Contest is a screenplay competition in Reno-Tahoe, Nevada that aims to connect undiscovered screenwriters with producers and other industry professionals and help get scripts produced.[1][7] It is notable for serving as a bridge between emerging writers and industry decision-makers rather than operating as a traditional film showcase, and its broader festival context in the Reno-Tahoe region has included screenplays, shorts, features, documentaries, and genre programming.[1][4][7]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+10 pts)
- 6 years of verifiable history
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
Festival Details
Founded
2020
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Legitimacy Score24/100
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