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InkTip: Upcoming contest deadlines, festivals, and more

Discover the latest opportunities from InkTip’s partners below!

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Producers are looking for scripts and writers every day on our site. Showcase your script by signing up today!
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Film Festivals, Screenplay Contests, and More!

The American Film Market (AFM) will make its highly anticipated return to Los Angeles at the Fairmont Century Plaza this November 11-16, 2025.

AFM is where the global film and television business comes to life every November. The only independently produced international sales market, hundreds of finance, production, sales and distribution companies and thousands of professionals from every segment of the industry, convene at AFM for six days of discovery, development, deal making, networking, marketplace discussions and world-class conferences.

Register today and experience everything AFM has to offer: the Market, AFM Screenings, The AFM Sessions, and LocationEXPO.

Calling all screenwriters! The Student Filmmaker Awards (SFA) is your opportunity to get your script noticed and receive valuable feedback. Every entry gets professional coverage and a rating, so you’ll know exactly where you stand and how to improve. We’re passionate about helping writers grow, and we can’t wait to read your work.

Ready to take the next step? Submit your screenplay to SFA and get the feedback you deserve!

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 that aims to create a more inclusive industry by offering a platform for EXPOSURE, AWARDS, PROMOTION, and MAKING NEW CONNECTIONS.

Following the incredible SUCCESS of Season 1—featuring nearly 400 submissions, 25 winners, 67 finalists, 77 semifinalists, 3 SCRIPTS NOW IN PRODUCTION, 2 FILMS SOLD TO STREAMING, a packed venue, and an unforgettable, emotional experience—B!TCHFEST SEASON 2 IS ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS!

FilmFreeway Last Minute Deadline: September 23rd

Big Apple Film Festival (BAFF) is a long-running NYC-based festival dedicated to showcasing innovative films and discovering bold new voices in screenwriting. Named one of MovieMaker Magazine’s “Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals” and “Top 25 Festivals Worth the Entry Fee,” BAFF brings independent storytellers into direct connection with industry professionals.

Big Apple Film Festival and Screenplay Competition winners receive:
• Small group meeting with industry professionals, including producers, established screenwriters, and development executives
• Promotion to Big Apple Film Festival alumni, including directors and producers who have had films released through Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, Amazon, as well as theatrically
• Complimentary tickets to the Big Apple Film Festival Industry Conferences

OFFICIAL ENTRY DEADLINE is September 23rd. Enter here.

Discussion with Head of IP & Talent Ventures Angela Marie Hutchinson – September 13th – Start time: 1:00 PM PDT

This virtual event will provide valuable insights and tips on crafting compelling scripts for film and television production, including, the intricacies of developing unique characters, a strong premise and story, finding your voice, exploring script development and the writer’s vision.

Our expert panelist will enhance your knowledge with the evolving landscape of the entertainment industry, offering valuable advice for both seasoned professionals and aspiring writers. Angela will also discuss her role and position as the Head of IP & Talent Ventures.

RPM’s commitment to innovation and building talent for our evolving media ecosystem is championed by Angela Marie Hutchinson, a media trailblazer with two decades of experience across film, television, publishing, and digital platforms. Angela specializes in developing intellectual property and guiding creators, from actors and influencers to executives and educators, toward sustainable careers.

To register, visit here.

The LA Crime & Horror Film Festival is an IMDb qualifying festival with screenings that attract passionate genre fans and filmmakers.

Enter screenplays for a chance to be considered by industry pros & prizes from InkTip and more.

The deadline is Sept 27!

Submit your crime/horror project here.

Worldwide Women’s Film Festival showcases women filmmakers and the telling of their stories. Men are allowed to submit films. All films must have at least one woman behind the camera in a principal role.

Submissions close on October 31, 2025. Please submit your film to FilmFreeway.

Panavision is the official sponsor of the Best Cinematography award! The film festival runs March 6 – 8, 2026, in Scottsdale, Arizona. We have films, workshops, after parties, and networking for everyone!

For more information about the festival, please visit our site.

CALL FOR ENTRIES!

The 19th Annual StoryPros International — open to all screenwriters for unproduced feature-length screenplays and pilots. Cash Grand Prize $2,000. A total of $15,000.00 in cash and prizes will be awarded, PLUS guaranteed reads and promotion to our network of industry professionals. (AND we regularly get requests for late-rounders… so you don’t even have to win to get noticed!) Past entrants and winners have gone on to representation, options, assignments and sales. Now it’s your turn.

Enter Today! Final Deadline: October 31st. Learn more here.

The Pitch to Page contest is open to submissions for feature and TV scripts! Submit for free with an InkTip Pro membership.

We will accept all feature and TV script genres for this contest. Please refer to the rules and guidelines for mandatory length requirements, etc.

Cost for InkTip Pro members: free.
Cost for non-InkTip Pro members: $35.

Deadline: September 19th, 11:59pm.

Submit your script today!

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September 10, 2025             |             © Copyright by Jerrol LeBaron, 2025. All rights reserved.

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