9 contests, fellowships and labs whose rules say outright that writers from any country can enter: 6 contests and 3 fellowships and labs. 7 of them require the script to be in English, and fees are usually charged in US dollars. 8 have confirmed upcoming dates; any others are listed as TBA until the next cycle is announced. Each card quotes the organizer's own eligibility wording. Many other contests we track accept international entries without saying so, so if a program you like isn't here, check its rules. Some programs, such as studio TV fellowships, need US work authorization.
$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
$79 final tier (Oct 24)
Penultimate (Oct 27): $60 short / $69–$79 TV / $95 feature / $109 long feature; final (Nov 24): $69 / $79–$89 / $99 / $119
$49 mega-early (Oct 29) / $59 early (Nov 19) / $79 final (Feb 4, 2027); ISAConnect members $39 / $49 / $69
$30 early (Oct 30) / $50 regular (Mar 19, 2027) application; $2,975 residency fee if selected
$100 ($150 with notes)
$59 regular (Nov 20) / $69 late (Dec 20) / $79 final (Jan 20)
Late (Nov 30): $75 feature or one-hour TV pilot / $65 short or half-hour pilot; extended (Dec 31): $85 / $75 (FilmFreeway standard fees)
$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
$50 early / $70 regular / $85 late (2026 cycle)
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