Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
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Silent River Screenplay Competition
Greater Los Angeles, United States · Est. 2021 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Greater Los Angeles, United States
26
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
I could not verify a film festival or competition in Greater Los Angeles under the exact name "Silent River Screenplay Competition" from the provided results. The closest matches are screenplay-focused Los Angeles festivals and contests, such as LA Shorts International Film Festival and Los Angeles Crime & Horror Film Festival, which spotlight independent work and use screenplay competitions to identify emerging writers and filmmakers.[1][3][5]
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 5 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
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
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
Festival Details
Founded
2021
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Legitimacy Score26/100
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