Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
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Zeal Reel Micro Short Film Competition™
Houston, United States · Est. 2020 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
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Houston, United States
24
Legitimacy ScoreOverview
The Zeal Reel Micro Short Film Competition™ is a Houston-based nonprofit film festival established in 2019, dedicated to showcasing and supporting new filmmakers through one-minute micro short films. It provides a platform for concise storytelling and offers cash prizes, including a special award for Texas-based filmmakers, with winners determined by both a jury and audience vote [lazyparkentertainment.com](https://lazyparkentertainment.com/zr-competition/). The festival emphasizes creativity and originality within its strict 60-second time limit for submissions [lazyparkentertainment.com](https://lazyparkentertainment.com/zr-competition/).
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+10 pts)
- 6 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
2020
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Legitimacy Score24/100
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