39 contests, fellowships and labs that accept TV pilots or are built for TV writers, sorted by next deadline: 25 pilot and teleplay competitions plus TV writing fellowships and episodic labs. 7 are free to enter, including writing programs run by studios, networks and nonprofits. Programs whose next dates aren't announced yet are listed as TBA, so you can plan ahead.
$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
$55 final tier ($130 with feedback)
$49 early (Oct 20) / $59 regular (Nov 20) / $69 late (Dec 20) / $79 final (Jan 20)
Regular (Oct 20): $25 short / $49 feature or pilot; late (Nov 20): $25 / $55; final (Dec 20): $29 / $59
$59.50 early bird (Oct 21) / $69.50 regular (Nov 11) / $79.50 final (Dec 2) / $84.50 extended (Dec 7)
Penultimate (Oct 27): $60 short / $67–$79 TV / $94 feature; final (Nov 24): $69 / $78–$89 / $99
$79.50 final (Oct 28) / $84.50 extended (Nov 2)
TV pilot $55.59 earlybird / $61.19 final / $72.29 extended; feature $61.19 / $66.69 / $77.79 (FilmFreeway)
$49 mega-early (Oct 29) / $59 early (Nov 19) / $79 final (Feb 4, 2027); ISAConnect members $39 / $49 / $69
Best Feature Screenplay $70 extended (Oct 29) / $75 final (Nov 17); other categories cost less
$30 early (Oct 30) / $50 regular (Mar 19, 2027) application; $2,975 residency fee if selected
Final October tier (Oct 31): $69 TV / $74 feature for a 10-page entry; $79 TV / $99 feature for a full script with analysis
Take Two (Oct 31): $94 TV / $104 feature; later tiers rise to $124 feature at the Dec 31 final (all entries include pro analysis)
Riviera (Oct 31): $74 short / $84 TV / $94 feature; later tiers rise to $114 feature at the Dec 31 final
Final tier: $29 short / $59 feature or teleplay (45+ pages)
$39 short / $59 feature (final tier)
Stage 32 special extended: $70 short / $75 TV pilot / $95 feature
$100 ($150 with notes)
$40 via WIF (non-members; WIF members get waivers); Black List route needs hosting ($30/mo) + 1 evaluation ($100)
Extended tier (Nov 6): $110 pilot or short / $140 feature (students $90–$120)
Late (Nov 6): $45 short / $55 TV / $65 feature; final (Nov 27): $45 / $59 / $69
$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
$57 regular (Nov 16) / $68 late (closes Dec 1, 11:59pm PT) application; tuition if admitted: $1,800 remote retreat, €4,250 Croatia/Ireland retreats, $2,750 Narrative Lab
$60 special entry (Dec 30; $30 student); then $65 early / $70 regular / $75 late / $85 extended
$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)
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)
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