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Film Festivals, Screenplay Contests, and More!
The Official Programme for the 33rd Raindance Film Festival is now live.
Raindance, the UK’s leading indie film festival, is fighting fit and ready to challenge, provoke, and entertain with over 70 feature films this year.
Join us from 18–27 June 2025 as we uphold our commitment to emerging filmmakers with a generously-sized edition that has the capacity to showcase much more, including new films by more seasoned indie auteurs.
Want it all? Get your all-inclusive earlybird Festival Pass with unlimited access to film screenings, industry sessions and more.
Check out the full programme now.
Austin Film Festival script competitions has a 32-year history of opening doors for emerging writers to merge the gap between craft and career. Through their AFF placement, writers have secured representation with reputable management companies such as Lit Entertainment, Entertainment Lab, Untitled Entertainment, and Grandview Management, to name a few.
“A major turning point in my career was winning my category at the 2023 Austin Film Festival. It opened a ton of doors for me. Biggest of all, it helped get me signed by my current agent and manager” – Austin Elliott
Submit before the late deadline on May 28th at 11:59 PM CDT
SUBMIT HERE
B!tchFest Film Festival & Screenplay Contest
We’re not just breaking glass ceilings—we’re shattering them by unleashing the POWER of FEMALE and LGBTQIA+ VOICES. B!tchFest is an INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL in the heart of Los Angeles. By offering a platform for RECOGNITION, AWARDS, PROMOTION, and BUILDING CONNECTIONS, we aim to create a more inclusive industry.
Following the incredible SUCCESS of Season 1—featuring nearly 400 submissions, 25 WINNERS, 67 finalists, 77 semifinalists, 3 SCRIPTS IN PRODUCTION, 2 FILMS SOLD TO STREAMING, a packed venue, and an unforgettable, emotional experience—B!TCHFEST SEASON 2 IS NOW OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS!
FilmFreeway Early Deadline: June 10th
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Ready to Get Your Script Noticed?
Script Summit 2025 is calling all screenwriters! Submit your script for a chance to gain industry recognition, win awards, and connect with professionals who can take your career to the next level.
The 25th annual Screamfest Horror Film Festival call for entries is open.
Extended final deadline for screenplay submissions is June 15th.
Winning screenplay receives $1,000 cash prize, gold skull trophy designed by legendary Stan Winston, software and more. Winners and have finalists have been optioned and gained representation as a result of Screamfest.
Deadlines for new short and feature length genre films are regular 7/15/25, final 8/1/25 and extended final 8/15/25.
For more information visit screamfestla.com
The Barnstorm Fest Limited Release deadline is Friday!
Click here to submit via Coverfly.
Click here to submit via By Storm.
Every submission receives our renowned feedback. Our Grand Jury Prize winner chooses either $5,000 USD or a $5,000 screenplay option. Submit today!
Causality is a new kind of writing app where you develop your story visually, giving you an incredible overview of even very complex stories.
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The 20th Annual Hamilton Film Festival is a celebration of truly independent films from around the world. We screen local, Canadian, and International films including shorts, features, and documentaries.
Submissions close June 20th with NO late fees…ever!
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