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Team Deakins Collegiate Short Film Contest
Chicago, United States · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Chicago, United States
9
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- Listed as 'competition' not 'festival' - likely online-only awards
- No physical screenings
- Limited or unverifiable history
Overview
The Team Deakins Collegiate Short Film Contest, part of the Team Deakins: Film and Culture Festival at the Athenaeum Center in Chicago, is an invitation-only competition showcasing short films from leading Chicago film programs. It provides a unique platform for emerging filmmakers to present their work and receive mentorship from acclaimed cinematographer Roger Deakins and James Deakins, who personally select the Grand Prize Winner [athenaeumcenter.org](https://athenaeumcenter.org/events/2026/team-deakins-collegiate-short-film-contest-2), [athenaeumcenter.org](https://athenaeumcenter.org/roger-deakins-film-festival-chicago/). The festival emphasizes the art of cinematography and connects student filmmakers with industry professionals, fostering the next generation of talent [athenaeumcenter.org](https://athenaeumcenter.org/events/2026/team-deakins-collegiate-short-film-contest-2), [screenmag.com](https://screenmag.com/athenaeum-center-for-thought-culture-announces-team-deakins-film-and-culture-festival-featuring-roger-and-james-deakins/).
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
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- Listed as 'competition' not 'festival' - likely online-only awards
- No physical screenings
- Limited or unverifiable history
- 1 documented risk signal
- On watchlist — negative reputation signals detected
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- COMPETITION_NOT_FESTIVAL
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