Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
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ScreenCraft True Story & Public Domain Competition
United States · Est. 2018 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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United States
24
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The ScreenCraft True Story & Public Domain Competition is a screenwriting competition that focuses on discovering and promoting screenplays based on true events or utilizing public domain intellectual property. It is part of ScreenCraft's larger portfolio of genre-specific writing competitions, aiming to launch the careers of emerging screenwriters by connecting them with industry professionals. The competition is significant for its focus on narratives that leverage real-life stories or classic works, which are highly sought after in Hollywood for their inherent audience appeal and marketing potential [screencraft.org/blog/is-your-script-based-on-or-inspired-by-a-true-story-whats-the-difference/].
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+10 pts)
- 8 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
2018
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Legitimacy Score24/100
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