Sundance Film Festival
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Stage 32 + Evoke Entertainment Romantic Comedy Screenwriting Contest
United States · Est. 2021 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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United States
24
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Stage 32 + Evoke Entertainment Romantic Comedy Screenwriting Contest is a screenwriting competition focused on discovering and developing new talent in the romantic comedy genre. This contest is notable for its direct pathway to production, offering the grand prize winner a script development and packaging mentorship with Evoke Entertainment, a production company with a proven track record in the rom-com space [stage32.com](https://www.stage32.com/happy-writers/contests/5th-Annual-Romantic-Comedy-Screenwriting-Contest). It aims to fast-track emerging writers from contest discovery to professional development and potential production, distinguishing itself from many other screenwriting competitions by emphasizing commercial viability alongside creative merit [deadline.com](https://deadline.com/2026/02/stage-32-evoke-entertainment-team-rom-com-writers-contest-1236731563/).
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+10 pts)
- 5 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
2021
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