Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
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SENE Screenwriting Contest
Rhode Island, United States · Est. 2011 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Rhode Island, United States
25
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The SENE Screenwriting Contest is part of the Southeast New England Film, Music & Arts Festival, a Rhode Island-based event known for supporting independent cinema and new screenwriting voices. It is notable for its recognition as one of MovieMaker Magazine’s recommended festivals and for its emphasis on original scripts and emerging filmmakers, rather than a broad commercial lineup. The festival has featured fiction, documentary, animation, experimental work, music videos, and other independent shorts, with the broader SENE program historically serving as a regional showcase for diverse indie storytelling.
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+14 pts)
- 15 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
Red Flags (-39 pts)
- 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
- COMPETITION_NOT_FESTIVAL
- Description contradicts structured venue/screening data
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2011
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Legitimacy Score25/100
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