WriteMovies Screenwriting Contest 2026 Deadline & Fees
3d leftQuick facts: WriteMovies Screenwriting Contest (Fall)'s standard deadline is Oct 25, 2026; later deadlines include Nov 15, 2026 (final). Entry fee: $59 standard (Oct 25) / $69 final (Nov 15); with Studio Coverage $110 or Development Notes $180 (same price at every deadline); books and video game scripts $79. Checked Oct 22, 2026.
| Type | Contest |
|---|---|
| Organizer | WriteMovies |
| Next deadline | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Late / final deadline | Nov 15, 2026 |
| Fee | $59 standard (Oct 25) / $69 final (Nov 15); with Studio Coverage $110 or Development Notes $180 (same price at every deadline); books and video game scripts $79 (checked Oct 22, 2026) |
| Formats | feature, tv pilot |
| Eligibility | Screenplays, stage plays and TV pilots (books and video game scripts in a separate category). Every entry gets a feedback sheet on its first ten pages and one free redraft before the final deadline. |
| Prize / benefit | Top three scripts get a year of script development valued at up to $3,200, representation from TalentScout International Management and industry pitching |
| Notes | Earlybird deadline Sep 27, 2026 has passed; standard Oct 25; final Nov 15, 2026 (no extensions; entries close at midnight Los Angeles time). Winners announced Dec 18, 2026 (official site and FilmFreeway). |
| Last checked | Oct 22, 2026 |
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