
Following are just a few upcoming screenwriting contest deadlines. Follow the links for entry information, prizes available, and fees. Always do your due diligence by reading the terms and conditions of any contest to protect your screenplay from unscrupulous competitions.
Nov. 30
ScreenCraft Stage Play / Book / Short Story Writing Competitions – final
Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards – final
Horror Hotel International Film Festival – earlybird deadline
Dec. 12
San Francisco International Screenwriting Competition – late
Dec. 15
ScreenCraft Family Screenplay Competition – final
2020 BlueCat Screenplay Competition – late
Killer Shorts Horror Short Screenplay Contest – final
Dec. 31
ScreenCraft Animation Screenplay Competition – early
Jan. 9, 2020
San Francisco International Screenwriting Competition – extended late
Feb. 6
San Francisco International Screenwriting Competition – – final
Feb. 15
Horror Hotel International Film Fest – regular
Feb. 17
2020 BlueCat Screenplay Competition – resubmissions deadline
March 8
Horror Hotel International Film Festival – final
March 31
ScreenCraft Animation Screenplay Competition – final
Look for more contest listings on Coverfly or Moviebytes.