14 contests, fellowships and grants that list a cash prize, award or stipend, sorted by next deadline. Each card shows the prize as the organizer describes it; 9 are contests and the rest are fellowships or grants. 9 have confirmed upcoming dates, and the others are listed as TBA, with prizes from the last posted cycle until new ones are announced. Prizes like meetings, credits or development deals aren't counted here. Prize amounts can change between cycles, so confirm on the official page.
$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
TV pilot $55.59 earlybird / $61.19 final / $72.29 extended; feature $61.19 / $66.69 / $77.79 (FilmFreeway)
$100 ($150 with notes)
$58 script entry only; $299 premium package (entry + notes + Zoom with founder)
Final tier (Nov 13): $85 short or half-hour teleplay / $90 one-hour teleplay / $100 feature
$59 regular (Nov 20) / $69 late (Dec 20) / $79 final (Jan 20)
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
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
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)
$55 (2026 cycle; limited fee waivers)
Via partner portals: WGF $100 (first 750) / $120; Black List requires hosting + evaluation (2026–27 cycle)
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