Common questions, answered

What happens after I submit?

Will my script be posted publicly?

How does the voting and judging process work?

Who owns the film?

How many scripts can I submit?

What are the shooting location requirements?

What is a Director's Statement?

What are the Page Count and Formatting Requirements?

Is there a fee?

Is this open to international filmmakers?

Eligibility & Rules

Free to enter — no submission fees
Must be 18 years or older to submit
Up to 3 submissions allowed per person
Narrative fiction only (no documentaries or experimental films)
Screenplays must be between 5 and 20 pages
All languages welcome, but screenplays must include English subtitles
Any use of AI or large language models must be disclosed. Scripts found to contain more than 25% AI-generated material may be flagged for additional review and risk disqualification.

Submission Requirements

What You Win

Competition Guidelines

Free to Enter.

Be sure to review our rules and finish your final edits to submit on time. The earlier you submit, the greater your chances to attract more votes

Free to enterOpen to all writers 18+

5–20 Page ScriptsShort screenplays only

Narrative fictionNo docs or experimental

All Languages WelcomeEnglish subtitles required

$7,500 GrantTo produce the winning short