Known as the “Writers Festival” since its inception 27 years ago, Austin Film Festival recognizes the importance of narrative at the core of film & TV

Hollywood's favorite screenwriting contest! Presenting over $50,000 in Cash & Prizes to talented new writers across the country and around the world.

This career changing fellowship has led to dozens of writers signed by representation. Fellows have been hired to write for Netflix, Apple TV+, ABC, Amazon, FX, NBC, Hulu, and more.

6 winners will be selected to participate in an exclusive virtual lab full of 1:1 meetings and workshops with industry professionals.

Offering up to $30,000 in funding for a range of projects from treatments to standalone screenplays to fully-packaged projects seeking finishing funds.

Take advantage of a unique opportunity to pitch directly to an A-list jury of industry insiders online. Open to writers worldwide!

Featuring a jury of industry professionals from top companies. The Launch Pad Pilot competition has led to dozens of writers staffed on hit shows for Netflix, CBS, NBC and more.

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

Rare opportunity to have managers and producers reading your horror short screenplays and short stories.

6-8 screenwriters will be selected to receive 3 weeks of virtual industry training before pitching to studios, producers, investors, and reps.