What we know so far about the 2027 season, from 64 programs we check every day. 14 have at least one deadline in 2027 already posted. 6 more are 2027 programs (by name) whose applications close before the end of 2026, so the window for them is now. 16 haven't announced their next dates yet; most run every year, and we add their dates as soon as the organizer posts them. Dates and fees come from the official pages; tiers later in 2027 usually cost more. To get new dates as they're announced, sign up for the free Friday email or see deadlines by month.
$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
$40 per application (each project is a separate application; WIF members get member discounts)
No separate fee; script must be hosted on The Black List ($30/month) for at least a week. Evaluations ($100) optional, not required. Fee waivers available
$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
$59 regular (Nov 20) / $69 late (Dec 20) / $79 final (Jan 20)
Features, shorts and TV pilots: $20 early (Nov 10) / $30 regular (Dec 23) / $45 late (Jan 20, 2027); ISAConnect members $15 / $25 / $40; students $10 / $15 / $20
$60 early bird (Nov 21) / $80 regular (Dec 21) / $100 late (Jan 22, 2027), every category; JHRTS and academic members get discounted fees
$59 early (Nov 19) / $79 final (Feb 4, 2027); ISAConnect members $49 / $69 (mega-early closed Oct 29)
Final (Mar 6, 2027): TV pilot $61.19 / feature $66.69; extended (Mar 29): $72.29 / $77.79 (FilmFreeway; earlybird closed Oct 29)
$30 early (Oct 30) / $50 regular (Mar 19, 2027) application; $2,975 residency fee if selected
Screenplay $45 early bird (Dec 1) / $50 regular / $55 late / $60 final / $65 last-minute; with feedback $135–$155; shorts (under 50 pages) $25–$45, with feedback $80–$100
$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)
$50 pre-register (Dec 30); then $60 early (Mar 5, 2027) / $65 regular (May 1) / $70 late (May 15) / $75 extended (May 31)
No separate fee; Black List hosting ($30/month) + an evaluation ($100) is encouraged but not required. Fee waivers available
No separate fee; requires Black List hosting ($30/month) + 1 evaluation ($100). Fee waivers available
$40 per application via WIF (non-members; WIF members pay member rates); Black List route needs hosting ($30/mo) + 1 evaluation ($100)
Final (Nov 24): $69 short / $79–$89 TV / $99 feature / $119 long feature
$90 extended late (Nov 24) / $95 final (Dec 14); if invited, the retreat costs $2,800 per writer ($4,600 per team)
$50 standard application fee on FilmFreeway; entries now only with Sundance's waiver code EpSloanGrantX121426 (posted on sundance.org/deadlines)
$55 final tier ($140 with 4–5 pages of feedback) in the Oct 2026 cycle; next cycle's fees not yet posted
Feature: $60 early / $70 regular / $90 late; shorts & teleplays $50 / $60 / $75 (2026 cycle; 2027 dates and fees not yet posted)
Feature/TV: $45 early / $65 regular / $75 final / $85 extended; shorts $35–$65 (2026 cycle; 2027 not yet announced)
Feature (41–110 pp): $65 early / $75 regular / $85 late / $95 final; pilots $50–$85; shorts $35–$70
$55 (2026 cycle; limited fee waivers)
$65 non-members / $45 members (2026 cycle)
$50 early / $70 regular / $85 late (2026 cycle)
Free early / $50 regular / $75 extended (2026 cycle)
Via partner portals: WGF $100 (first 750) / $120; Black List requires hosting + evaluation (2026–27 cycle)
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