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ITWIFF empowers women filmmakers, promoting diversity and opportunities. Join our 7th year, submit your screenplay, and be part of the movement.

We’re on a mission to discover the best undiscovered TV writers and connect them with Emmy-Winning TV Writers, Showrunners, Producers, Literary Agents

The Slamdance Screenplay Competition is dedicated to discovering and supporting emerging writing talent.

The Grand Jury Prize winner chooses between $5,000 cash or a $5,000 screenplay option! Every script receives actionable and constructive feedback!

The 2025 Fall Competition is now open for submissions, with the Senior Judging Panel eager to discover 2025's hottest new writers!

SUPERB JURY of world's top Producers! MICHAEL MANN, a Legendary Director of HEAT and PAUL SCHRADER, Writer of TAXI DRIVER will be reading scripts!

Renowned as the “future of the filmed arts," Cinequest provides a bastion of discovery that launches careers and empowers writers to take flight.

NYISA is an int'l competition dedicated to assisting emerging screenwriters worldwide in entering the U.S. industry, supported by esteemed sponsors.

An innovative and award-winning festival created in 2009, Honoring Stories Worth Telling. "Festivals Worth The Entry Fee".-MovieMakerMagazine All Nominees receive perks including All Access Badge, VIP Soiree, Red Carpet your script title is screened in the theater, Q&A and more. Full Details at www.newmediafilmfestival.com/submit

The Script Pipeline Pitch Contest seeks original pitches for film and TV to develop and circulate to managers, production companies, and other execs.