The Shepperton Screenwriting Festival
Emerging or unverified festival
The Shepperton Screenwriting Festival is a screenwriting-focused festival based in Shepperton, United Kingdom, that accepts both scripts and films for competition. Its notable emphasis is on screenplay categories and short films, with English-language submissions, subtitles required for non-English entries, and judging that can recognize films across multiple award categories. It is a niche industry event rather than a major red-carpet festival, but it is part of the wider circuit of screenplay and indie film competitions that offer emerging writers and filmmakers awards and visibility.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 5 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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