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Festival dossier
San Francisco International Screenwriting Competition & Film Awards
San Francisco, United States · Est. 2016 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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San Francisco, United States
17
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The San Francisco International Screenwriting Competition & Film Awards is an independent, online-only competition based in the San Francisco Bay Area that recognizes screenwriters and filmmakers across feature films, short films, television pilots, and related categories. It is notable for its broad genre coverage and for offering awards in both screenplay and film categories, making it a niche but established platform for emerging and independent writers and directors.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+16 pts)
- 10 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
Red Flags (-49 pts)
- Name follows 'award mill' pattern (ends in 'Awards')
- Listed as 'competition' not 'festival' - likely online-only awards
- No physical screenings
- 2 documented risk signals
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- AWARD_MILL_NAME
- COMPETITION_NOT_FESTIVAL
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- FF_RATED
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2016
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Legitimacy Score17/100
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