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Are you a screenwriter with a story to tell? Our screenwriting competition offers a unique opportunity to showcase your talent and have your work recognised by industry professionals and experts. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, we encourage you to submit your original screenplay for a chance to win exclusive prizes and gain valuable feedback. We are accepting Features, Shorts and TV pilots of all genres.

Key Dates

Submission open: October 2024

Submission close: January 2025

Notification date: March 2025

Event date: April 2025

Submission Guidelines

All submitted material must be original and the sole property of the applicants.
All entries must be submitted in PDF format and written in the industry standard format 12pt Courier (or Courier Final Draft) with standard screenplay margins and spacing, and pages must be numbered.
Screenplays submitted to regular categories will not be receiving any letters of feedback.
You may have multiple entries and submit to multiple categories.
Each entry and category has its own submission fee.
Entry fees are non-refundable.
All writers, without regard to age, race, ethnicity, gender, country of origin, native language, or sexual preference at least 16 years of age are eligible.
All submitted scripts must be written in English, German or Arabic.
Maximum acceptable page count: Feature: 130 / TV pilot: 70 / Short: 30
All winners attending the in-person event are responsible for travel, lodging and all other expenses.
Submissions on FilmFreeway only

Awards & Prizes

Official Selection - Official laurel
Semi-Finalist - Official laurel and online recognition
Finalist - Invite to in-person event
Winners - Script notes from our final round judges
Top winner short film category - Production prize

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