Early or Late? Which Screenplay Contest Deadline Should You Choose?
Updated: 05/26/2024
Is it better to submit your screenplay early or to wait until closer to a contest's final deadline? Each approach has its own set of advantages and potential drawbacks.
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Disney Television Writing Program
Final: 06/07/2024WSPro Discount: No
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Extended: 06/09/2024WSPro Discount: No
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Screamfest Horror Film Festival and Screenplay Competition
Extended: 06/15/2024WSPro Discount: No
Unsolicited Scripts Short Film Fund
Final: 06/15/2024WSPro Discount: No
Capital Fund Screenplay Competiton
Extended: 06/17/2024WSPro Discount: $5.00
Filmmatic Short Screenplay Awards
Final: 06/20/2024WSPro Discount: 25%
Hollywood Genre Action Screenplay Contest
Final: 06/22/2024WSPro Discount: No
Adapted Story Showcase
Final : 06/23/2024WSPro Discount: No
BlueCat TV Writing Competition New!
Late: 06/25/2024WSPro Discount: $10.00
Table Read My Screenplay Competition
Final: 06/27/2024WSPro Discount: No
Final Draft Big Break Screenwriting Contest
Extended: 06/28/2024WSPro Discount: No
Shore Scripts TV Pilot Contest
Final: 06/28/2024WSPro Discount: $5.00
Breaking Walls Thriller Screenplay Contest
Extended: 06/29/2024WSPro Discount: $5.00
Cult Movies International Film Festival New!
Extended: 06/29/2024WSPro Discount: No
ScreenCraft Action & Adventure Screenwriting Competition
Final: 06/30/2024WSPro Discount: No
The TITAN Awards
Final Deadline: 06/30/2024WSPro Discount: No
Los Angeles International Sci-Fi Film Festival
Final: 06/30/2024WSPro Discount: No
Hollywood Diversity Film Festival Screenplay Competition
Final: 07/06/2024WSPro Discount: $5.00
Short Com TV Sitcom Writing Competition
Late: 07/12/2024WSPro Discount: $5.00
WeScreenplay Shorts Competition
Final: 07/15/2024WSPro Discount: No
B!tchFest Film Festival & Screenplay Contest
Final: 07/15/2024WSPro Discount: 20%
FLICKERS: Rhode Island International Film Festival Screenplay Competition
Final: 07/15/2024WSPro Discount: No
Scriptation Showcase Features & Shorts Category
Final: 07/21/2024WSPro Discount: No
Astrophobia Sci-Fi and Horror Film Festival
Extended: 07/21/2024WSPro Discount: No
Optimus Feedback Screenplay Competition New!
Final: 07/22/2024WSPro Discount: No
Slamdance Screenplay Competition
Final: 07/26/2024WSPro Discount: No
L.A. Sci-Fi & Horror Festival
Regular: 07/27/2024WSPro Discount: No
ScreenCraft Animation Screenwriting Competition
Final: 07/31/2024WSPro Discount: No
Filmmatic Comedy Screenplay Awards
Final: 07/31/2024WSPro Discount: 25%
