The Crime List 2027 Deadline & Fees
31d leftQuick facts: The Crime List's early deadline is Nov 22, 2026; later deadlines include Apr 18, 2027. Entry fee: $35 early (Nov 22) / $45 regular (Dec 20) / $55 late (Jan 24, 2027) / $65 final (Feb 21) / $75 extended (Mar 21) / $85 closing (Apr 18, 2027). Checked Oct 22, 2026.
| Type | Contest |
|---|---|
| Organizer | Rebel Seed Studio |
| Next deadline | Nov 22, 2026 |
| Late / final deadline | Apr 18, 2027 |
| Fee | $35 early (Nov 22) / $45 regular (Dec 20) / $55 late (Jan 24, 2027) / $65 final (Feb 21) / $75 extended (Mar 21) / $85 closing (Apr 18, 2027) (checked Oct 22, 2026) |
| Formats | feature, tv pilot, short |
| Eligibility | Crime stories in any genre (murder, gangsters, fraud, corruption, kidnapping, revenge, heists and more). Feature screenplays, TV scripts up to 90 pages and short scripts up to 25 pages; books, short stories and stage plays also accepted. Produced or unproduced. Entries through FilmFreeway only; no fee waivers or extensions. |
| Prize / benefit | $3,500 cash to one winner; Official Selections get a laurel and a listing on the website |
| Notes | Season 11. The quick deadline (Oct 12) has passed; early Nov 22; regular Dec 20, 2026; late Jan 24; final Feb 21; extended Mar 21; closing Apr 18, 2027, 11:59pm PT (official site and FilmFreeway). Winner announced by June 15, 2027. An online-only writing showcase (no festival) with one round of judging. |
| Last checked | Oct 22, 2026 |
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