Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
WeScreenplay Shorts Competition
United States · Est. 2018 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
WarningWatchlist
United States
24
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The WeScreenplay Shorts Competition is a screenwriting contest focused on identifying and developing short film scripts. It connects emerging writers with industry professionals, including Academy Award-nominated mentors, through a virtual lab experience. The competition is significant for offering free feedback to every entrant and providing networking opportunities to help writers advance their projects.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+10 pts)
- 8 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
2018
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Legitimacy Score24/100
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