BFI London Film Festival
London, United Kingdom
100
Tier AFIAPFOscarScreenings
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Screen & Story Film Festival
United Kingdom · Est. 2024 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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United Kingdom
24
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- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Overview
The Screen & Story Film Festival is a global, inclusive film festival established in 2020, providing a platform for filmmakers worldwide to showcase their stories. It is notable for its commitment to empowering diverse voices, offering free submissions and tickets, and fostering a supportive community for independent filmmakers and writers. The festival features a range of films including shorts, features, documentaries, and animations, alongside a screenwriting competition and industry events. [ukfilmreview.co.uk](https://www.ukfilmreview.co.uk/festivals/screen-and-story-film-festival), [saturation.io](https://saturation.io/film-festivals/screen-story-film-festival)
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+0 pts)
No positive indicators found
Red Flags (-26 pts)
- No physical screenings
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
Trust Signals
Risk Flags
- VERY_NEW
Festival Details
Founded
2024
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