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B!tchFest Film Festival & Screenplay Contest - Season 2
Date: Feb 28, 2026
Time: 11:00am to 10:00pm
City: Los Angeles
Entrance Fee: $20.00
Phone: 501-231-9622
Email: BfestivalLA@gmail.com
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Time: 11:00am to 10:00pm
City: Los Angeles
Entrance Fee: $20.00
Phone: 501-231-9622
Email: BfestivalLA@gmail.com
Google Map
B!tchFest is more than just a festival — it’s a community! One that extends far beyond the event itself. We are invested in the success of your films and screenplays, offering a space for support, connection, and collaboration for all of our past and present submitters.
WHAT IS B!TCHFEST?
B!tchFest is an INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S & LGBTQIA+ FILM FESTIVAL & SCREENPLAY CONTEST with a groundbreaking in-person event for both filmmakers and screenwriters 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 DEVELOPING NEW CONNECTIONS we aim to break barriers and pave the way for a more inclusive entertainment industry.
We are on a mission to redefine the narrative by proudly showcasing the BEST independent films, features, shorts, documentaries, student films, music videos, TV pilots, web series, screenplays, TV scripts, and stage plays scripts crafted by the most BADASS WOMEN and LGBTQIA+ CREATORS in the industry.
The B!tchFest Film Festival & Screenplay Contest will be held at The Eastwood Performing Arts Center in Hollywood, CA, on Saturday, February 28th, 2026. The winning filmmakers and screenwriters will join our RED CARPET EVENT, SCREEN their FILMS in front of a LIVE AUDIENCE, snag TROPHIES at our AWARDS CEREMONY, PARTICIPATE IN LIVE PANEL DISCUSSIONS (which will be recorded and STREAMED on our WEBSITE for PROMOTION), and engage in an INDUSTRY MEET-&-GREET EVENT aimed at MAKING NEW CONNECTIONS with leading industry trailblazers who share our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
We are thrilled to announce that, following the incredible success of B!TCHFEST SEASON 1—which featured nearly 400 submissions, 25 winning films and screenplays across all categories, 67 finalists, 77 semi-finalists, 2 WINNING FILMS PICKED UP BY STREAMING PLATFORMS, 3 SCREENWRITER'S SCRIPTS NOW IN PRODUCTION, a sold-out venue, and an unforgettable, emotional festival experience—B!TCHFEST SEASON 2 IS NOW OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS ON FILMFREEWAY!
FILM AWARDS:
Best Feature Film (60+ minutes)
Best Short Film (1 - 60 minutes)
Best Documentary Film (any length)
Best Student Film (any length)
Best LGBTQIA+ Film (any length)
Best Female Directed Film (any length)
Best TV Pilot Episode (1/2 hour or 1 hour format)
Best Web Series Episode (up to 60 minutes)
Best Music Video (1 - 30 minutes)
Best Short Social Content Video (5 minutes or less)
SCREENWRITING AWARDS:
Best Feature Screenplay (60 - 140 pages)
Best Short Screenplay (under 60 pages)
Best LGBTQIA+ Screenplay (any length)
Best Female Driven Screenplay (any length)
Best Comedy Screenplay (any length)
Best Drama Screenplay (any length)
Best Horror / Thriller Screenplay (any length)
Best First-Time Screenwriter Screenplay (any length)
Best TV Pilot Script (1/2 hour or 1 hour script format)
Best Web Series Script (up to 60 pages)
Best Stage Play Script (any length)
CAST & CREW AWARDS:
Grand Jury Award Winner
Best Performance
Best Actress
Best Actor
Best Director
Best Cinematography
Best Producer
Best Edit / VFX
Best Original Score
Our esteemed panel of award-winning industry professionals including directors, producers, agents, managers, executives, and casting directors will meticulously assess all film and screenplay submissions.
Winners of all film category awards will have a live screening of their films at the festival held at The Eastwood Theatre in Los Angeles. Trophies will be presented in-person to the winners of all screenwriting awards, film awards, and cast & crew awards during the festival awards ceremony. All winners will also be invited to speak about their project during the live-recorded screenwriters and filmmakers panels, which will be streamed on our website for promotion. They will have the opportunity to take professional photos on the red carpet, attend the industry meet-and-greet event aimed at making new connections, and receive two complimentary tickets to the festival.
The winners of Best Feature Film, Best LGBTQIA+ Film, and Best Female-Directed Film will receive a Zoom mentorship session with one of our industry judges.
The Best Feature Screenplay, Best Short Screenplay, Best LGBTQIA+ Screenplay, and Best Female-Driven Screenplay winners will receive a Zoom mentorship session with one of our screenwriting judges.
The winners of Best Actress, Best Actor, and Best Performance will each receive a 1-hour Zoom meeting with three casting directors from Black Sheep Casting in Los Angeles.
Submit your film or screenplay today and join a revolution that refuses to stay silent. Welcome to the B!tchFest family —where Badass B!tches reign supreme!
WHAT IS B!TCHFEST?
B!tchFest is an INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S & LGBTQIA+ FILM FESTIVAL & SCREENPLAY CONTEST with a groundbreaking in-person event for both filmmakers and screenwriters 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 DEVELOPING NEW CONNECTIONS we aim to break barriers and pave the way for a more inclusive entertainment industry.
We are on a mission to redefine the narrative by proudly showcasing the BEST independent films, features, shorts, documentaries, student films, music videos, TV pilots, web series, screenplays, TV scripts, and stage plays scripts crafted by the most BADASS WOMEN and LGBTQIA+ CREATORS in the industry.
The B!tchFest Film Festival & Screenplay Contest will be held at The Eastwood Performing Arts Center in Hollywood, CA, on Saturday, February 28th, 2026. The winning filmmakers and screenwriters will join our RED CARPET EVENT, SCREEN their FILMS in front of a LIVE AUDIENCE, snag TROPHIES at our AWARDS CEREMONY, PARTICIPATE IN LIVE PANEL DISCUSSIONS (which will be recorded and STREAMED on our WEBSITE for PROMOTION), and engage in an INDUSTRY MEET-&-GREET EVENT aimed at MAKING NEW CONNECTIONS with leading industry trailblazers who share our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
We are thrilled to announce that, following the incredible success of B!TCHFEST SEASON 1—which featured nearly 400 submissions, 25 winning films and screenplays across all categories, 67 finalists, 77 semi-finalists, 2 WINNING FILMS PICKED UP BY STREAMING PLATFORMS, 3 SCREENWRITER'S SCRIPTS NOW IN PRODUCTION, a sold-out venue, and an unforgettable, emotional festival experience—B!TCHFEST SEASON 2 IS NOW OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS ON FILMFREEWAY!
FILM AWARDS:
Best Feature Film (60+ minutes)
Best Short Film (1 - 60 minutes)
Best Documentary Film (any length)
Best Student Film (any length)
Best LGBTQIA+ Film (any length)
Best Female Directed Film (any length)
Best TV Pilot Episode (1/2 hour or 1 hour format)
Best Web Series Episode (up to 60 minutes)
Best Music Video (1 - 30 minutes)
Best Short Social Content Video (5 minutes or less)
SCREENWRITING AWARDS:
Best Feature Screenplay (60 - 140 pages)
Best Short Screenplay (under 60 pages)
Best LGBTQIA+ Screenplay (any length)
Best Female Driven Screenplay (any length)
Best Comedy Screenplay (any length)
Best Drama Screenplay (any length)
Best Horror / Thriller Screenplay (any length)
Best First-Time Screenwriter Screenplay (any length)
Best TV Pilot Script (1/2 hour or 1 hour script format)
Best Web Series Script (up to 60 pages)
Best Stage Play Script (any length)
CAST & CREW AWARDS:
Grand Jury Award Winner
Best Performance
Best Actress
Best Actor
Best Director
Best Cinematography
Best Producer
Best Edit / VFX
Best Original Score
Our esteemed panel of award-winning industry professionals including directors, producers, agents, managers, executives, and casting directors will meticulously assess all film and screenplay submissions.
Winners of all film category awards will have a live screening of their films at the festival held at The Eastwood Theatre in Los Angeles. Trophies will be presented in-person to the winners of all screenwriting awards, film awards, and cast & crew awards during the festival awards ceremony. All winners will also be invited to speak about their project during the live-recorded screenwriters and filmmakers panels, which will be streamed on our website for promotion. They will have the opportunity to take professional photos on the red carpet, attend the industry meet-and-greet event aimed at making new connections, and receive two complimentary tickets to the festival.
The winners of Best Feature Film, Best LGBTQIA+ Film, and Best Female-Directed Film will receive a Zoom mentorship session with one of our industry judges.
The Best Feature Screenplay, Best Short Screenplay, Best LGBTQIA+ Screenplay, and Best Female-Driven Screenplay winners will receive a Zoom mentorship session with one of our screenwriting judges.
The winners of Best Actress, Best Actor, and Best Performance will each receive a 1-hour Zoom meeting with three casting directors from Black Sheep Casting in Los Angeles.
Submit your film or screenplay today and join a revolution that refuses to stay silent. Welcome to the B!tchFest family —where Badass B!tches reign supreme!
