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ScreenCraft Action & Adventure Competition

United States · Est. 2017 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting

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United States
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  • Listed as 'competition' not 'festival' - likely online-only awards
  • No physical screenings
  • 1 documented risk signal

Overview

The ScreenCraft Action & Adventure Screenplay Competition is an annual screenwriting contest based in the United States, focusing on discovering new talent in the action and adventure genres. It is significant for connecting emerging writers with literary representatives and industry professionals, with past winners securing representation and selling scripts to major studios. The competition receives hundreds of submissions annually, culminating in grand prize winners for feature and TV pilot categories.

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Positive Indicators (+10 pts)

  • 9 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

2017

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Avg. rating

3.8/ 5

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1

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Legitimacy Score24/100
Reviews0
Community Reports0
FilmFreeway3.8★ · 1

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