BFI London Film Festival
London, United Kingdom
100
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SWN Screenplay Competition
United Kingdom · Est. 2023 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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United Kingdom
21
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
SWN Screenplay Competition is a UK-based screenwriting competition run by Screenwriters Network, rather than a traditional film festival. It is notable for accepting scripts in short film, feature-length, and TV pilot categories, and for attracting industry-respected judges and award recognition for emerging and established writers. Its significance lies in its role as a script-development and discovery platform within the independent screenwriting circuit.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+7 pts)
- 3 years of 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
2023
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Legitimacy Score21/100
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