Screenplay Contests Directory
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Creative World Awards is a premier international screenwriting competition dedicated to discovering bold, original voices in film and television. Now in its 19th year, CWA welcomes scripts of all genres and is known for spotlighting projects with strong cinematic potential.
The competition provides valuable exposure to industry professionals, along with career support through sponsored prizes, mentorship, and development opportunities. Many past winners and finalists have gone on to secure representation, option deals, and production.
CWA also offers professional coverage services to help writers refine their work and grow their storytelling skills. Whether you're an emerging or seasoned writer, CWA is committed to helping you take the next step in your screenwriting career.
The competition provides valuable exposure to industry professionals, along with career support through sponsored prizes, mentorship, and development opportunities. Many past winners and finalists have gone on to secure representation, option deals, and production.
CWA also offers professional coverage services to help writers refine their work and grow their storytelling skills. Whether you're an emerging or seasoned writer, CWA is committed to helping you take the next step in your screenwriting career.
Discount Info:
Use code CreativeINK19 for $5 off
Use code CreativeINK19 for $5 off
Kick off Entry Deadline:
June 5, 2025
June 5, 2025
Winners Notified:
May 2, 2025
May 2, 2025
B!tchFest is an INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL & SCREENPLAY CONTEST with a groundbreaking in-person event for both screenwriters and filmmakers in the heart of Los Angeles. At B!tchFest we’re not just breaking glass ceilings; we’re shattering them into a million pieces by unleashing the POWER of FEMALE and LGBTQIA+ VOICES in film and television!
By providing a platform for RECOGNITION, AWARDS, PROMOTION, and making NEW CONNECTIONS, we aim to break barriers and pave the way for a more inclusive entertainment industry. Get ready for a cinematic celebration that’s more than just a festival – it’s a movement. B!tchFest is on a mission to redefine the narrative by proudly showcasing the best screenplays, TV scripts, stage plays scripts, independent films, features, shorts, documentaries, student films, music videos, TV pilots, and web series crafted by the most BADASS WOMEN and LGBTQIA+ CREATORS in the industry.
By providing a platform for RECOGNITION, AWARDS, PROMOTION, and making NEW CONNECTIONS, we aim to break barriers and pave the way for a more inclusive entertainment industry. Get ready for a cinematic celebration that’s more than just a festival – it’s a movement. B!tchFest is on a mission to redefine the narrative by proudly showcasing the best screenplays, TV scripts, stage plays scripts, independent films, features, shorts, documentaries, student films, music videos, TV pilots, and web series crafted by the most BADASS WOMEN and LGBTQIA+ CREATORS in the industry.
Discount Info:
FilmFreeway 25% off discount code for all InkTip users: INK25BFEST
FilmFreeway 25% off discount code for all InkTip users: INK25BFEST
Early Deadline:
June 10, 2025
June 10, 2025
Winners Notified:
January 16, 2026
January 16, 2026
VISIONFEST is an annual online screenwriting competition evolving from what began in 2001 as VISIONFEST: THE OTHER FESTIVAL (commonly referred to as VF) and founded by the Domani Vision Film Society LLC, an organization dedicated to bringing you tomorrow's visionaries... today. The Screenwriting Competition accepts feature length and short screenplays in all genres for a chance to win cash prizes, commemorative certificates, and more... Top winning feature script gets $1k cash prize - winning short $350 cash!
Discount Info:
Submit exclusively via FilmFreeway and add code for discount
Submit exclusively via FilmFreeway and add code for discount
Regular:
July 1, 2025
July 1, 2025
Winners Notified:
December 20, 2025
December 20, 2025