Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
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ScreenCraft Animation & Family Competition
United States · Est. 2020 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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United States
24
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The ScreenCraft Animation & Family Competition is a screenwriting contest that seeks to discover and promote high-quality, family-friendly screenplays, including animated features, TV pilots, and short scripts. It is notable for connecting emerging writers with industry professionals and companies in the animation and family entertainment sectors, with past winners securing representation and option agreements [screencraft.org]. The competition aims to address the demand for well-written, four-quadrant films that appeal to a broad audience [screencraft.org].
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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