Barnstorm Fest Screenplay Competition 2026 Deadline & Fees
9d leftQuick facts: Barnstorm Fest Screenplay Competition's extended deadline is Oct 31, 2026; later deadlines include Dec 1, 2026 (last minute). Entry fee: Extended (Oct 31): $95 feature / $90 TV pilot or series / $90 short; last minute (Dec 1): $99 / $95 / $95; feedback included. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
| Type | Contest |
|---|---|
| Organizer | Barnstorm Fest |
| Next deadline | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Late / final deadline | Dec 1, 2026 |
| Fee | Extended (Oct 31): $95 feature / $90 TV pilot or series / $90 short; last minute (Dec 1): $99 / $95 / $95; feedback included (checked Oct 22, 2026) |
| Formats | feature, tv pilot, short |
| Eligibility | All genres; English, PDF. Features over 60 pages; shorts up to 60 pages; TV half-hour or one-hour episodes (specs accepted). Scripts must not have been optioned, purchased or produced. Every submission gets feedback from an industry professional. |
| Prize / benefit | Grand Jury Prize: $5,000 cash or a $5,000 screenplay option from Barnstorm Media (winner's choice); finalists get a one-on-one consultation with a producer |
| Notes | Extended deadline Oct 31, 2026; last-minute deadline Dec 1, 2026 (official deadlines page and FilmFreeway, where the official site sends entries). The ISA's listing shows other fees and a Dec 14 last-minute date; we use FilmFreeway's. Faster (expedited) feedback is an optional add-on. Finalists and Grand Jury Prize announced Dec 30, 2026. |
| Last checked | Oct 22, 2026 |
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