Top Writing Programs. Curated for You. Format Feature Television (Half-hour) Television (One-hour) Short Web Series Treatment Feature Documentary Short Documentary Short Story (Prose) Book/Manuscript Stage Play Logline/Synopsis Series Bible Pitch Graphic Novel Television (Short) Podcast Genre Drama Comedy Horror Sci-fi Thriller Adventure Fantasy Action Animated Family Western Faith Historical Musical More Filters Clear Filters 244 Competitions Sort: Relevant OPEN NOW 41 COMPETITIONS Outstanding Screenplays Subscribe Outstanding Screenplays TV Pilot Competition We’re on a mission to discover the best undiscovered TV writers and connect them with Emmy-Winning TV Writers, Showrunners, Producers, Literary Agents Final Deadline July 24th — from $79.00 More info Enter Now ISA Subscribe TRENDING The Great Pitch Competition The Great Pitch Competition — a groundbreaking opportunity from two of the industry’s most trusted champions of screenwriters: ISA & Script Pipeline. Next Deadline July 31st — from $0.00 More info Enter Now Slamdance Subscribe TRENDING Slamdance Screenplay Competition The Slamdance Screenplay Competition is dedicated to discovering and supporting emerging writing talent. Final Deadline August 1st — from $44.00 More info Enter Now Emerging Screenwriters Subscribe Emerging Screenwriters Screenplay Competition We’re searching for the most authentic and unique features and pilots in all genre categories. Next Deadline July 24th — from $49.00 More info Enter Now Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards Subscribe Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards The 2025 Fall Competition is now open for submissions, with the Senior Judging Panel eager to discover 2025's hottest new writers! Final Deadline August 8th — from $55.00 More info Enter Now Outstanding Screenplays Subscribe Outstanding Screenplays Feature Competition 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! Next Deadline July 31st — from $60.00 More info Enter Now Big Apple Film Festival Subscribe Big Apple Film Festival Screenplay Competition Networking opportunities include "Meet the Agents and Managers: Conference and Pitch Forum", receptions, and year round networking and pitch sessions. Final Deadline July 31st — from $70.00 More info Enter Now Barnstorm Subscribe Barnstorm Fest The Grand Jury Prize winner chooses between $5,000 cash or a $5,000 screenplay option! Every script receives actionable and constructive feedback! Next Deadline August 1st — from $60.00 More info Enter Now Legendary Fest Subscribe Legendary Fest Legendary Fest honors filmmakers and screenwriters of indie films across all genres, celebrating creativity, storytelling, and diverse voices. Final Deadline August 1st — from $15.00 More info Enter Now Creative Screenwriting Subscribe Creative Screenwriting Unique Voices Screenplay Competition We have teamed up with several creative partners looking for Features and TV Pilots with unique voices and original stories. $10,000 in cash prizes. Next Deadline July 31st — from $49.00 More info Enter Now Loading more competitions...