Hollywood Genre Horror Screenplay Contest 2026 Deadline & Fees
2d leftQuick facts: Hollywood Genre Horror Screenplay Contest's final deadline is Oct 24, 2026. Entry fee: $79 final tier (Oct 24). Checked Oct 22, 2026.
| Type | Contest |
|---|---|
| Organizer | Hollywood Genre Media |
| Next deadline | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Late / final deadline | — |
| Fee | $79 final tier (Oct 24) (checked Oct 22, 2026) |
| Formats | feature |
| Eligibility | Horror scripts. 18+; international entries welcome, but scripts must be in English; original and unproduced; PDF in 12-pt Courier with numbered pages (official rules). |
| Prize / benefit | Winning script considered by Hollywood literary representatives and production companies; 3 months of iPitchTV and 1 year of ScreenLitPro exposure |
| Notes | Final extended deadline Oct 24, 2026, midnight PT (official site; the Sep 5, Sep 26 and Oct 3 tiers have passed). Notification Nov 30, 2026. |
| Last checked | Oct 22, 2026 |
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