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WIFM KC & Kansas City FilmFest International Short Screenplay Contest
Kansas City, United States · Est. 2015 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Kansas City, United States
28
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The WIFM KC & Kansas City FilmFest International Short Screenplay Contest is a short screenplay competition presented in partnership with Kansas City FilmFest International. It is notable for supporting short scripts by Missouri and Kansas writers, with staged readings for finalists during the festival and awards that highlight women and gender-nonconforming creators and protagonists. The contest is a local-access, festival-linked screenwriting program rather than a standalone film showcase, and it feeds into one of Kansas City’s key independent film events.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+14 pts)
- 11 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
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
- Documented history with archived programs
Festival Details
Founded
2015
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Legitimacy Score28/100
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