14 contests, fellowships and labs with an upcoming deadline where at least one entry option costs $50 or less right now, including 2 that are free. Often that's the short-script or earliest-tier price, and feature entries or later tiers can cost more, so read the full fee line on each card. Student-only discounts aren't counted. For every no-fee program (including ones with dates still TBA), see Free to enter.
$49 Early (Jan 15, 2027) / $59 Regular (Feb 15) / $69 Late (Mar 15) / $79 Last Minute (Apr 15); Final Deadline announced in April. Discounts for multiple submissions; feedback also available
$49 early (Oct 20) / $59 regular (Nov 20) / $69 late (Dec 20) / $79 final (Jan 20)
Regular (Oct 20): $25 short / $49 feature or pilot; late (Nov 20): $25 / $55; final (Dec 20): $29 / $59
$49 mega-early (Oct 29) / $59 early (Nov 19) / $79 final (Feb 4, 2027); ISAConnect members $39 / $49 / $69
$30 early (Oct 30) / $50 regular (Mar 19, 2027) application; $2,975 residency fee if selected
Final tier: $29 short / $59 feature or teleplay (45+ pages)
Regular (Oct 31): $30 horror short / $55 feature; final (Dec 4): $35 / $65; extended (Dec 31): $40 / $75
$39 short / $59 feature (final tier)
$40 via WIF (non-members; WIF members get waivers); Black List route needs hosting ($30/mo) + 1 evaluation ($100)
Late (Nov 6): $45 short / $55 TV / $65 feature; final (Nov 27): $45 / $59 / $69
Late tier (Nov 10): $50 short / $95 feature
$45 early bird (Dec 1) / $50 regular / $55 late / $60 final / $65 last-minute
$49 Early (Jan 15, 2027) / $59 Regular (Feb 15) / $69 Late (Mar 15) / $79 Last Minute (Apr 15); Final Deadline announced in April. Discounts for multiple submissions; feedback also available
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