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Finish Line Script Competition

Objective:

The Finish Line redefines the screenwriting competition, embracing the rewrite as an essential component in any successful screenplay, and incentivizing every entrant to dig deeper, find their best draft, and win. With the guidance of a seasoned script consultant, you can work on your rewrites AFTER submitting your script to the competition and then, after reviewing their notes, RESUBMIT your script to us, having improved your draft and thus bettering your chances to WIN!

Our screenplay consultants will provide comprehensive development notes on your screenplay or pilot, for as many drafts as you choose, focusing on the fact that the STORY and WRITER are KING. Just as with development execs at studios, production companies or networks, we will go through draft after draft with you to get your script into TIPTOP shape. With the Finish Line, winning is always within reach, perhaps only a draft away.

Following our process, everyone who enters The Finish Line Script Competition comes out a winner. One writer will win our amazing Grand Prize, while two others will receive First and Second Runners Up prizes. Everyone else who takes advantage of our consulting services will leave the competition with the insight to get them to the real victory—the consideration of managers, agents, producers and studio or network execs.

If your script is already in perfect shape, great! Submit it as is. We are looking for the best writer in the bunch. Enter the Finish Line Script Competition and come out a winner!

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Entry Fee:
$58

Hollywood Genre Action Screenplay Contest

Objective:

Our mission is to find undiscovered screenwriters and provide exposure in an industry that widely does not accept unsolicited submissions. Promoting writing talent over friends and family in the right places. This competition focuses on action movies, one of the top genres for international sales potential. Hollywood representation and production companies with credits will consider the winners and top placing scripts for reads.

Have a great action script finished? Submit it to the Hollywood Genre Action Screenplay Contest before the next deadline!

Deadline:

Entry Fee:
$75

BlueCat Screenplay Competition

Objective:

The BlueCat Screenplay Competition is now open for entries! Submit your feature or short script by the EARLY DEADLINE (August 13th) and get your written analysis by September 12th. Every project submitted will receive their written analysis at no additional cost!

Over 400 managers and agents will be contacted on behalf of the winners and finalists!

There will be two winners: Feature Screenplay and Short Script. We also award the Fellini Prize to the best international screenplay submitted. The two winners will win $3,000 each and the Fellini winner will receive $2,000.

BlueCat has a long and distinguished history of discovering unknown screenwriters, introducing them to the industry, and launching their careers. Some of BlueCat's Alumni include:

Amy Wang, who wrote the upcoming CRAZY RICH ASIANS 2 and is attached to write and direct a horror film for Paramount Players.

Ana Lily Amirpour, who wrote and directed the modern classic A GIRL WALKS HOME ALONE AT NIGHT and the cult favorite THE BAD BATCH.

Benjamin Cleary, who won the Oscar for Best Live Action Short for STUTTERER in 2016. He has since written and directed SWAN SONG for Apple TV+ starring Mahershala Ali.

Aaron Guzikowski, who wrote PRISONERS starring Jake Gyllenhaal and has THE DWELLING in development with Michael B. Jordan attached.

Jane Barr, who has developed projects at Amazon, Chernin, and Lionsgate.

We want to help you develop your script! Submit to BlueCat today!

Deadline:

Entry Fee:
Feature $95, Short $50

Creative Screenwriting Unique Voices Screenplay Competition

Objective:

We have teamed up with several creative partners looking for Features and TV Pilots with unique voices and original stories. Our goal is to build a slate of talented writers with clear voices to pitch to those contacts.

We are seeking unique perspectives in the following genres: Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Drama, Family/Holiday/Young Adult, Mystery/Crime, Historical/Biopic, Horror/Thriller, Sci-Fi/ Fantasy and Western

Some of our current industry mandates include but are not limited to: Female Thrillers, Contained Elevated Horror, Grounded Sci-Fi, Kaufman-esque Mind-Benders, Young Adult, Drama, Comedy and original Holiday Stories. We also encourage writers with diverse or LGBTQIA stories to submit.

Show us your most original work!

Deadline:

Entry Fee:
$79

Cinequest Screenwriting Competition

Objective:

Cinequest voted Best Film Festival by USA Today Readers.

Cinequest voted Best Film Festival by USA Today Readers. The Cinequest Screenplay Competition empowers global screenwriters through discovery, recognition, and opportunity. Cinequest loves writers, and we welcome you to submit your screenplay or teleplay to our renowned competition. The Top 10 Finalists receive many empowering benefits including: passes to the Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival and the exclusive Writers Celebration, plus exposure to leading industry players and inspiring luminaries.

Finalists are presented alongside high profile Maverick Spirit awardees like: J.J. Abrams, Lawrence Kasdan, Chuck Palahniuk, Neil Gaiman, Philip Kaufman, Michael Arndt, Diablo Cody, Dennis Lehane, Jason Reitman and more at the highly anticipated Writers Celebration during the Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival.

Deadline:

Entry Fee:
$100 Features; $85 Shorts;
$90 Teleplay (60min); $85 Teleplay (30min)

Hollywood Genre Comedy Screenplay Contest

Objective:

Our mission is to find undiscovered screenwriters and provide exposure in an industry that widely does not accept unsolicited submissions. Promoting writing talent over friends and family in the right places. This competition focuses on comedy. Hollywood representation and production companies with credits will consider the winners and top placing scripts for reads.

Hollywood Genre's industry partners are actively seeking for the best undiscovered Comedy writers. As one of the most challenging genres to write well, a strong comedy spec demonstrates another dimension of writing ability.

Ready to submit your funniest comedy script?

Deadline:

Entry Fee:
$75

Los Angeles Fantasy Fest

Objective:
Los Angeles Fantasy Fest is a International Film Festival and is a one-of-a-kind celebration of genre-defying storytelling, showcasing the very best in Animation, Horror (Thrillers), and Sci-Fi. This groundbreaking festival brings together visionary filmmakers from around the world to present their bold, captivating works. The Los Angeles Fantasy Fest will feature sci-fi and horror feature films, while offering an exciting range of short films in animation, horror, thrillers, and sci-fi, making it the ultimate destination for genre enthusiasts.

Deadline:

Entry Fee:
$18

B!tchFest Film Festival & Screenplay Contest

Objective:

Welcome to B!tchFest—where Badass B!tches command the screen! Following the incredible success of B!tchFest Seasons 1 & 2—which featured a combined 47 film and screenplay award winners, a multitude of exceptionally talented runners-up, finalists, and semifinalists, 2 WINNING FILMS PICKED UP BY STREAMING PLATFORMS, 5 SCREENWRITERS WITH PROJECTS NOW IN PRODUCTION, a sold-out venue, and an unforgettable, emotional festival experience—we’re back for B!tchFest Season 3!

WHAT MAKES B!TCHFEST DIFFERENT?

B!tchFest is more than just a festival—it’s a COMMUNITY! One that extends beyond the festival event itself. We are invested in the success of your films and screenplays, offering a space for SUPPORT, CONNECTION, and COLLABORATION for all our past and present submitters. In a world where women and the LGBTQIA+ community often face challenges with equality and representation, we’re here to unite and empower minority creators!

B!tchFest is an INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL & SCREENPLAY CONTEST featuring an impactful in-person festival event for screenwriters and filmmakers in the heart of Los Angeles—where stories that deserve to be heard finally get their moment! By providing a platform for RECOGNITION, AWARDS, PROMOTION, and making NEW CONNECTIONS, we aim to break barriers and help pave the way for a more inclusive entertainment industry.

Join us for a festival that goes beyond screenings—promote your projects, participate in panels, showcase your work to enthusiastic audiences, walk the red carpet, and connect with industry trailblazers who share our commitment to diversity and inclusion. We're on a mission to redefine the narrative by proudly showcasing the best screenplays, television and episodic scripts, stage play scripts, and independent films—including features, shorts, documentaries, student films, music videos, and TV pilots—crafted by the most BADASS WOMEN and LGBTQIA+ CREATORS in the industry.

Our esteemed panel of industry professionals, including directors, producers, agents, managers, executives, and casting directors, will carefully assess all submissions. Our jury consists of experts from various sectors within the entertainment and publishing industries. Established script readers, filmmakers, screenwriters, and story analysts review all entries. Top contenders are then advanced to our executive industry judges for final evaluation to determine the winners of each category.

We truly value your work and the courage it takes to submit your projects! Therefore, every screenplay and film submission is reviewed in its entirety by our judges. B!tchFest does NOT use AI to score or summarize your scripts in any way. Every word on the page is read by a real human, and every minute of every film is watched—from the first frame to the closing credits.

WHEN IS B!TCHFEST?

The 3rd annual B!tchFest Film Festival & Screenplay Contest will be held at the Eastwood Performing Arts Center in Hollywood, CA on Saturday, February 27, 2027.

Winning screenwriters and filmmakers will join our RED CARPET EVENT, SCREEN their films in front of a LIVE AUDIENCE, score TROPHIES and give SPEECHES at our AWARDS CEREMONY, PROMOTE their films and PITCH their scripts during our on-stage PANEL DISCUSSIONS (which will be recorded and streamed on our website for additional promotion), and engage in an INDUSTRY MEET-&-GREET EVENT designed to foster new connections with entertainment professionals who support our mission.

Submit your films and screenplays today and join a revolution that refuses to stay silent. Welcome to the B!tchFest family—together, we can rewrite the rules!

TO SUBMIT PLEASE VISIT OUR FESTIVAL'S FILMFREEWAY PAGE:
https://filmfreeway.com/BtchFestFilmFestivalandScreenplayContestwww.bitchfestla.com

Deadline:

Entry Fee:
$75

Just4Shorts Short Screenplay Competition

Objective:

The short film traces its roots to the very beginning of movie history, long before the concept of a feature films existed. Almost a century later, short films continue to strive as a new filmmaker's calling card in Hollywood. Short films serve as a quick, efficient medium to demonstrate a filmmaker's talent. And it all begins with a great script.

Just4Shorts is dedicated to helping new filmmakers and writers gain increased exposure in the industry and to audiences worldwide.

Deadline:

Entry Fee:
$59

Outstanding Screenplays Feature Competition

Objective:

An unparalleled jury of the world's top producers. CEOs of the most renowned production companies. The winner receives a $10,000 GUARANTEED option.

What is your end goal as a writer of a Spec Feature Screenplay? The end goal is to get your screenplay MADE INTO A FEATURE FILM right? Of course, there are interim goals of getting recognition, to get feedback, to get writing assignments, to sign with an agent or a manager,... and with our competition, you’ll get all these things. But the END goal should always be to get your screenplay PRODUCED.

Well, here is your chance. Most of our judges are CEOs of the world’s most renowned film production companies. Almost all of them are Academy Award Nominated producers! They ALL actually have the Power, Resources and access to Hollywood A-listers to get your script made into an Award-Winning Feature Film.

Deadline:

Entry Fee:
$89

Toronto Film Awards

Objective:

Toronto Film Awards is a competition created to discover, recognize, and support talented independent filmmakers from around the world. Our mission is simple: to give exceptional films the recognition, visibility, and opportunities they deserve.

We welcome filmmakers, directors, producers, screenwriters, actors, and emerging creators from every corner of the world. Our international jury evaluates submitted projects with a focus on the quality of filmmaking, storytelling, originality, performances, screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing, sound, and overall artistic impact.

Deadline:

Entry Fee:
$120

Stowe Narrative Labs

Objective:

Founded in 2013, Stowe Story Labs is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit working with screenwriters and filmmakers to help develop skills and projects, with the ultimate goal of helping to get work made and seen.

We do this work through labs, retreats, ongoing mentoring, market experience, and longform online writing programs.

Deadline:

Entry Fee:
$68

Atlanta Film Festival Screenplay Competition

Objective:

We are looking for innovative and compelling storytelling, for characters that surprise and challenge you, for words that pop off the page, and for narratives that twist and turn like a country back road. This year we’re accepting both feature scripts and pilot scripts; you’re more than welcome to submit in both categories.

Deadline:

Entry Fee:
$140

ISA Student Fellowship

Objective:

Get a head start on your career with the ISA Student Fellowship!

There's no better way to launch your screenwriting journey than with an experienced team behind you. We have created this program in an effort to uplift the next generation of screenwriters by introducing them to the industry and giving them access to resources to build their network. Now accepting features, pilots, web series, and shorts in all genres from ALL students, ages 18 and over.

Up to 3 Selected Fellows will be considered for acceptance onto the ISA Development Slate plus receive a $1,000 credit to use on the ISA platform for any ISA resource available! Fellows will also be featured in articles on Creative Screenwriting Magazine and Film Inquiry, plus they'll participate in a meeting with an ISA Development Exec, and have their projects shared with our industry partners.

Deadline:

Entry Fee:
Free

The Great American Script Contest

Objective:

** Grand Prize: Access to Industry Representation in our network of producers, filmmakers, managers and alumni. **

Past winners have signed with top agencies like CAA, UTA, WME, ICM, The Cartel, Innovative and Zero Gravity.

Deadline:

Entry Fee:
$57

Creative World Awards

Objective:

CWA is a leading international screenwriting contest known for having the writer’s interest at heart when it comes to development and industry promotion. The CWA vision is to help writers garner the exposure, development, and recognition they need to propel their projects and careers forward.

CWA winning screenplays are circulated to top agencies, film studios, managers, producers, and international financers looking for their next project or writer. Additionally, CWA works with the prominent companies; all of which get first looks at our top winners.

Deadline:

Entry Fee:
$90

Missouri Stories Scriptwriting Fellowship

Objective:

The Missouri Stories Scriptwriting Fellowship is a national competition for screenplays and television pilot scripts with storylines set in Missouri. Winning writers receive entry to an immersive retreat with working industry writer/mentors. All submission writers will get their scoresheets and written feedback. Submission writers do not have to be from or based in Missouri, but the scripts must be set in Missouri.

Missouri Stories is proud to be in its 12th year.

Deadline:

Entry Fee:
$65

CineStory TV/Digital Retreat & Fellowship

Objective:

The CineStory Foundation has always believed in helping writers find their voice. We’re entering a world in which the ways to tell stories are limitless. Those stories always begin with a blank page. Our goal with the TV/Digital Series Retreat is to assist writers, whether they long for the collaborative nature of Television or they dream of going out on their own to create their own web series.

Structured like the CineStory Feature Retreat, the CineStory TV/Digital Series Retreat will take place over three days in the beautiful mountains of Idyllwild, California. Attendees will receive three one-on-one, one and a half hour sessions with CineStory mentors during which they can discuss everything from the project they submitted for feedback to jump starting their writing careers.

TV Writers will experience what it’s like to sit in a professional writers room run by an experienced mentor. Digital Series will attend panels to discuss the best way to produce their projects. In addition, mentors and writers will gather for meals, drinks, screenings and other special events.

Deadline:

Entry Fee:
$95

Outstanding Screenplays Shorts Competition

Objective:
Your Short Screenplay PRODUCED for a GUARANTEED budget of $10,000. Written feedback from our 8 Academy Award Winning/Nominated judges. Getting your Short Script written and produced is the quickest way into the industry.

Deadline:

Entry Fee:
$59

The Old Lady Project

Objective:

The Old Lady project is an initiative to encourage the development of plays and musicals that feature significant roles for female identifying characters over 50, a demographic that is mostly unseen in mainstream media.

Scripts/Screenplays will be submitted to a national panel of directors and producers and staged readings of the winners will occur at the historic Noyes Cultural Arts Center. A directory of works will be featured on the Old Lady Project webpage to facilitate connections between theatre companies, directors and producers.

Deadline:

Entry Fee:
$5

Christian Faith, Hope, and Love Film Festival and Screenwriting Competition

Objective:

We are a faith based film festival for filmmakers with a higher purpose. Our festival aims to showcase a curated selection of entertaining, thought-provoking films that delve into the profound and often complex intersections of belief, culture, and identity.

At the Faith, Hope, and Love Film Festival, we believe in the power of film to inspire, challenge, and unite audiences from all walks of life. Our carefully curated lineup includes a variety of genres, from compelling dramas to enlightening documentaries, each offering a unique perspective on the role of faith in our ever-evolving world.

Whether exploring the personal journey of individuals on a quest for meaning, delving into the rich tapestry of religious traditions, or examining the impact of faith on society, these films provoke deep reflection and foster a sense of understanding and connection among our diverse audience.

We embrace filmmakers of any faith and of any nationality. This collaborative atmosphere fosters a sense of community and encourages the exchange of ideas and perspectives.

Join us for a cinematic journey that transcends boundaries, fosters dialogue, and celebrates the universal themes that connect us all.

Faith, Hope, and Love is a boutique film festival dedicated to promoting faith films and writers with a higher purpose. We want to create a platform to celebrate faith films and the artists who make them. We support artists from all over the world of all faiths, of any ethnicity, of any age, and of any gender. We love film and we are really just here to support filmmakers.

We are a destination film festival, where cinematic exploration meets the thrill of travel! Immerse yourself in a world of captivating films that transport you to breathtaking locations, diverse cultures, and untold stories. As such, we host our events in exotic locations that inspire creativity. Our festival is a celebration of the art of filmmaking that takes you on a visual journey around the globe. As such every year our festival will be held in exotic locations like Bali, Boracay, Arivaica, Fiji, Coron, Tubac, Sedona, or Maui.

Faith, Hope, and Love is more than just a movie experience; it's an opportunity to embark on a virtual voyage of discovery. Join us as we showcase a spectrum of genres, from breathtaking documentaries that highlight the wonders of the natural world to gripping narratives that unfold against the backdrop of iconic landmarks.

Deadline:

Entry Fee:
$60

Hollywood Genre Sci-Fi Screenplay Contest

Objective:

Our mission is to find undiscovered screenwriters and provide exposure in an industry that widely does not accept unsolicited submissions. Promoting writing talent over friends and family in the right places. This competition focuses on sci-fi movies, one of the top genres for international sales potential. Hollywood representation and production companies with credits will consider the winners and top placing scripts for reads.

Hollywood Genre's industry partners, each with years of experience in produced genre projects, are actively seeking for the best undiscovered Sci-Fi screenplays. Ready to submit your most polished sci-fi spec?

Deadline:

Entry Fee:
$75

Filmmatic Horror Screenplay Awards

Objective:

The Filmmatic Horror Screenplay Awards were created to locate and expose up-and-coming horror/thriller screenwriters, as well as to empower and promote those talented writers still waiting for their invitation to the mainstream industry.

Competition is open to feature-length and short works, screenplays and teleplays. All types of horror and thriller projects are eligible. Laurels will be awarded to 100 Finalists and10 Winners (with 1 Overall Winner). See below for prize information.

*Dan Seco, lit manager/partner at Empirical Evidence will guest judge this season, and will also provide our overall winner with a zoom consultation regarding their project and career.

“Hidden screenplays never get produced”…. Enter your work today (carpe diem!).

Deadline:

Entry Fee:
$59 features; $29 shorts

Breaking Walls Thriller Screenplay Contest

Objective:

Breaking Walls is a contest for thriller screenplays with contacts at established Hollywood literary representation and production companies who have agreed to consider the full winning script and the top finalists' loglines.

Well-written thrillers are always an excellent way for writers to show Hollywood pros a combination of commerciality, unique voice, and a clear understanding of effective feature film narrative. We're here to break down the walls between your talent and our industry contacts looking for the next great thriller writer!

Deadline:

Entry Fee:
$85

Hollywood Genre Horror Screenplay Contest

Objective:

Our mission is to find undiscovered screenwriters and provide exposure in an industry that widely does not accept unsolicited submissions. Promoting writing talent over friends and family in the right places. This competition focuses on horror. Hollywood representation and production companies with credits will consider the winners and top placing scripts for reads.

Hollywood Genre's industry partners are actively seeking for the best undiscovered Horror writers. Horror genre material is always in demand. Widely considered the most commercial cross-cultural genre, a strong horror script is both a great calling card as well as a highly commercial project.

Ready to submit your most terrifying horror script?

Deadline:

Entry Fee:
$79

San Francisco IndieFest Screenplay Competition

Objective:

For 25 years the San Francisco Independent Film Festival has developed a great reputation for filling theaters, getting press, and throwing great parties. Films at our fest regularly get Variety reviews, picked up at other fests, and find rabid groupies following the makers around town demanded autographs and buying them drinks.

This is our third year hosting a screenplay contest with the goal of expanding our filmmaker reach. We're so excited to invite screenwriters to participate in the festival and we'll be promoting them right alongside our films. Participants will enjoy live reads, parties, panels, film screenings and more!

Some feedback from competition participants:

"I believe you have identified my weaknesses that I have a difficult time seeing on my own,,, you did a nice job!" - Russel J

"...winning this festival helped me to secure a producer to finance the production of North Star...." -PJ, 2019 SF IndieFest Screenplay Award Winner

"I can’t thank you enough for your feedback and encouragement. Everything you’ve put in will help get this right. My experience is military and police work so I know breaking into the film world is tough so I appreciate everything you have gave me and I have the patience to get this right. " - Andrew K

"Thank you for the excellent coverage. Your notes are very helpful and well conceived. They are very much appreciated! It seems like most of the notes I’ve gotten simply tell me about my story- hence, not very helpful. The explanations and examples you provided really help steer me to a hopefully better rewrite. " - Tom F

Deadline:

Entry Fee:
$80 (feature); $70 (short)

Sedona International Film Festival

Objective:

The Sedona International Film Festival celebrates current independent film from around the world. The festival strives to bring the best in narrative features, documentaries, short subjects, animation and foreign language films in all genres to its indie audience. It provides a rich educational opportunity to filmmakers, students and the general public alike through its on-site workshops, panel discussions and seminars.

The Festival's mission statement: "Bringing people together to broaden the understanding of the human condition and celebrate the power of independent film through cinema and the Sedona experience. To educate and inspire filmmakers and audience members to make a difference around the world through film."

The Feature Screenplay competition category is for Feature-length films. We are looking for the best writing, page turners that hook the reader to create your movie in their heads.

Deadline:

Entry Fee:
$85

The Killer Shorts Horror Short Screenplay Competition

Objective:

Killer Shorts: Short Scripts, Features, & Short Stories

Got a horror script or short story? We want to read it.

Killer Shorts is a premier launchpad dedicated to discovering, championing, and launching new voices in horror and dark genre filmmaking. Founded in 2019, our competition connects writers with the industry professionals who actually greenlight, manage, and cover genre cinema.

Whether you are a master of micro-budget proof-of-concepts or the creator of the next great studio franchise, your work belongs here.

Expanding to Feature Screenplays

We believe the short format is the ultimate industry equalizer. Hits like Lights Out and The Backrooms proved that Hollywood’s next viral obsession starts as a micro-budget proof of concept. Furthermore, the industry is actively mining short fiction for full-length adaptation.

Because transitioning to long-form IP is the next logical step for emerging talent, Killer Shorts is officially expanding to include FEATURE-LENGTH SCREENPLAYS. Whether your style is elevated horror, a studio slasher, a genre-bending creature feature, or a dark psychological thriller, we are looking for commercially viable premises that serve as undeniable industry calling cards. Bring us your killer vision, from short-form to feature-length. To celebrate this new chapter, our Feature Category Grand Prize Winner will take home a $5,000 cash prize, presented by Deep Cuts Coffee.

The Killer Shorts Jury

Our Top 10 finalists are read by a stellar jury of over a dozen literary managers, producers, filmmakers, and horror legends. Our panel includes:
Barbara Crampton (Horror Icon, Actress & Producer - Jakob's Wife, Suitable Flesh)
John Zaozirny (Literary Manager, Bellevue Productions)
Tananarive Due (Author, Producer, & Horror Historian)
Lucas Ford (Producer, Ford Films - The Backrooms)
John Squires (Editor-in-Chief, Bloody Disgusting)

Past prizes have included guaranteed industry reads, career consultations, mentorships, and our custom trophy.

The Scream List Integration

Looking for feedback? Check out Killer Shorts' Coverage Services at https://killershorts.com/notes/.

Screenplays that receive a “Recommend” rating may qualify for inclusion on The Scream List. The Scream List is the industry’s first real-time tracking board of recommended short genre screenplays.

Industry professionals from across the landscape have signed on to watch The Scream List, including Bellevue Productions, Circle Management + Production, Screambox, Chroma, Raven Banner Entertainment, Zero Gravity Management, Alibi Entertainment, Ford Films, Grey Matter Productions, Paper Street Pictures, and more.

Success Stories From Our Alumni

Our track record speaks for itself. Past winners and finalists have gone on to sign with top-tier literary representation, secure option deals, and gain worldwide festival recognition.

"Killer Shorts played a pivotal role in me finding representation at Bellevue. Thanks to the competition, I was connected with John who later connected me with my current manager, Maddy."
— Vanessa Võ, Season 2 2nd Place Winner, signed by Bellevue Productions

"Killer Shorts has changed my life. It is so much more than a contest. It is a network of brilliant writers working to hone their craft. Winning is always the goal, but even placing in Killer Shorts opens so many avenues for writers to connect and grow. If you want to be a better horror screenwriter, there is no other contest that compares.”
— Phillip Dishon, Season 6 1st Place Winner (1-Page Category)

"Because I placed as a top 10 finalist in the Killer Shorts contest, I was awarded a career consultation. Of all the contests I entered, Killer Shorts was the most helpful and tailored to me. The career consultation was great. They really took the time to get to know me and my voice, and helped connect me with a manager that understands exactly how to market me and the projects I'm interested in."
— Kelly Nugent, Season 3 Top 10 Finalist, signed by Wonder Street

"Winning Season 5 (and qualifying in the Top 10 with a different script in Season 4) has been one of the most rewarding experiences I've had in any screenplay competition I've participated in. Alison has been an ally, advocate, and advisor on my career, my writing, and me as a person. Her unwavering interest in helping emerging writers achieve their goals is clear in everything she does and how she runs Killer Shorts. I honestly could go and on, but yes, this is a MUST if you are a genre writer."
— Victor Ridaura, Season 5 1st Place Winner, signed by Endless Media

Is this the year you kill it? Submit your script today.

Deadline:

Entry Fee:
$40.00

ICameISawILaughed.com

Objective:
Focusing on the positive aspects of the Italian-American culture. Open to all, with a separate Student category. Full production with various acts being presented at The Playhouse in Bronxville NY 10708 04/03/2027

Deadline:

Entry Fee:
$45.00

SeriesFest

Objective:
SeriesFest is a non-profit organization dedicated to championing artists at the forefront of episodic storytelling. With year-round educational programs, initiatives supporting underserved voices, and professional development opportunities, SeriesFest inspires, educates, and connects a worldwide community of creators.

Deadline:

Entry Fee:
$120