Join us on this thrilling journey "From Pen to Premiere," and let your story captivate audiences on the grandest stage. At the Cambridge Script Festival, your script is not just ink on paper; it's the blueprint for cinematic magic.

๐‘พ๐‘ฏ๐‘จ๐‘ป ๐‘ท๐‘ฌ๐‘ถ๐‘ท๐‘ณ๐‘ฌ ๐‘จ๐‘น๐‘ฌ ๐‘บ๐‘จ๐’€๐‘ฐ๐‘ต๐‘ฎ ๐‘จ๐‘ฉ๐‘ถ๐‘ผ๐‘ป ๐‘ผ๐‘บ
๐˜๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ณ ๐˜ง๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฎ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ช๐˜ฑ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ด ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด ๐˜ข๐˜ฃ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ต ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ช๐˜ณ ๐˜ฆ๐˜น๐˜ฑ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜ฆ๐˜ด ๐˜ข๐˜ต ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ ๐˜ง๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ท๐˜ข๐˜ญ:
โญโญโญโญโญ Jonathan T. Smith: "Such a professional film festival. Communication was terrific and it was an honor to be recognized. I will no doubt enter this festival again as it is one of my favorite competitions."
โญโญโญโญโญ Kevin Short: "A totally good experience. Thank you so much to all. Wonderful to be a part of your festival."

๐‘พ๐‘ฏ๐‘จ๐‘ป ๐‘พ๐‘ฌ'๐‘น๐‘ฌ ๐‘ณ๐‘ถ๐‘ถ๐‘ฒ๐‘ฐ๐‘ต๐‘ฎ ๐‘ญ๐‘ถ๐‘น
We welcome a diverse range of genres, from heartwarming dramas to mind-bending sci-fi, and everything in between. Whether you're crafting a feature-length film or a short with a punch, if your script has the potential to captivate, we want to see it!

๐‘ถ๐‘ผ๐‘น ๐‘ฑ๐‘ผ๐‘น๐’€
Behind the scenes, our festival is guided by a skilled and experienced jury comprised of accomplished screenwriters. Some of our jurors have achieved remarkable recognition in the industry, having been finalists in prestigious competitions like the Academy Nichols Fellowships, Final Draft Big Break Screenwriting Contest, and Script Pipeline Screenwriting Competition.

๐‘ช๐‘ฌ๐‘ณ๐‘ฌ๐‘ฉ๐‘น๐‘จ๐‘ป๐‘ฐ๐‘ต๐‘ฎ ๐‘บ๐‘ช๐‘น๐‘ฌ๐‘ฌ๐‘ต๐‘พ๐‘น๐‘ฐ๐‘ป๐‘ฐ๐‘ต๐‘ฎ ๐‘ป๐‘จ๐‘ณ๐‘ฌ๐‘ต๐‘ป๐‘บ
We are honored to showcase works from acclaimed screenwriters and filmmakers. Ernestina Juarez has been a finalist in both the 2018 Academy Nicholl Fellowship and the Scriptapalooza Screenplay Competition, showcasing her screenwriting prowess. Hunter Burke's film "Lost Bayou" premiered at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival, and he has also been recognized as a quarterfinalist for the 2021 Academy Nicholl Fellowship.
Our festival also highlights talents like Tiffany L. Coleman, Ed Vela, and Harris W Freedman, who have all been recognized at the Austin Film Festival. RJ Daniels, besides contributing his own works to Austin Film Festival, he also servers there both as a script reader and film screener.

Submissions open in May with final deadline in September. Winners and Finalists will be announced during Notification Date.

Awards & Prizes

๐Ÿฅ‡ The ultimate champion ๐Ÿฅ‡ will be awarded to the annual winner, who will be chosen from the seasonal winners.

Here is the list of the exciting prizes we offer to our annual winners:

๐๐ซ๐จ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐’๐œ๐ซ๐ข๐ฉ๐ญ ๐„๐ฏ๐š๐ฅ๐ฎ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ
Our winning screenwriters will receive a comprehensive script evaluation by industry experts. This in-depth analysis will provide valuable feedback on how to strengthen your script, enhance character development, improve plot pacing, and identify areas of improvement. It's a personalized roadmap for taking your script to the next level.

๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐š๐ง๐ข๐ž๐ฌ
We'll promote your script to our extensive network of production companies, producers, and industry professionals.

๐…๐ž๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐’๐ฉ๐จ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐–๐ž๐›๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ž ๐š๐ง๐ ๐’๐จ๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐Œ๐ž๐๐ข๐š
We'll showcase your winning script on our official website and across our social media platforms. This dedicated spotlight will introduce your work to a wide audience of fellow writers, filmmakers, and enthusiasts, providing well-deserved recognition for your creative brilliance.

๐„๐ฑ๐œ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐๐ž๐ญ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  ๐Ž๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ
Connect with industry insiders, fellow screenwriters, and professionals through our network. These interactions can lead to valuable connections, collaborations, and mentorship opportunities to further your screenwriting career.

๐–๐ข๐ง๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ƒ๐ข๐ฉ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฆ๐š
Each award winner will receive an official certificate/diploma to proudly display your achievement.

Rules & Terms

1. Individuals serving as judges, members of our festival team, and sponsors, along with their affiliates and immediate family members, are ineligible to participate in the competition.

2. All script submissions must be in the English language.

3. Once a script is entered into the competition, we allow script revisions anytime during the submission process, but only until the final deadline.

4. When submitting online to the Cambridge Script Festival, you must include the names of all writers in the entry form. โ€œWritten byโ€ credits on the script file itself are optional. By submitting online, you confirm that all writers have given their authorization for the submission. In cases where a screenplay is authored by multiple individuals, all cash prizes and awards will be presented to the designated entrant, with distribution to be determined by the writers themselves.

5. We accept screenplays exclusively in the following formats: .PDF, Microsoft Word

6. Screenwriters who enter the Cambridge Script Festival retain full rights to their scripts.

7. Submissions must be received by the specified Entry Deadline.

8. The Cambridge Script Festival will not share your screenplay with anyone beyond the official competition judges without prior consent.

9. By participating in the Cambridge Script Festival, you affirm that your entry is an original work and does not infringe upon the copyrights or rights of other individuals or legal entities.

10. Entry fees are non-refundable after Final Deadline.

11. Entrants have the option to include author and/or contact information on the cover page of their entry at their discretion; however, it is not mandatory.

12. The decisions of the judges are considered final.

13. Our festival reserves the right to modify, cancel, or reschedule event dates, awards, and categories. All submitters will be notified of any changes via email and our online platforms. The festival staff reserves the right to substitute any advertised prize with another prize of comparable value.

14. By submitting to the Cambridge Script Festival, you consent to our terms and conditions, as well as receiving marketing newsletters and discounts related to film and screenplay festivals via email. Rest assured that we will never sell your information to third parties.

15. The festival organizers have the right to use publicly available photos, promotional materials, and information about our submitters. These materials may be employed for educational, promotional, or commercial purposes.

๐™‰๐™ค๐™ฉ๐™š: Please thoroughly review and comprehend all the rules and terms before submitting your screenplay to the Cambridge Script Festival. Your submission signifies your agreement to abide by these rules and terms.
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  • Tyriek Murphy

    This festival was completely fair and realistic in its evaluation of my historical and iconic screenplay about the world most underappreciated sports figure in history. To be among the top honors serves notice that Big City Nights: Cisero Murphy Saga is a must see project!!

    Tyriek A. Murphy, MPA

    May 2024
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  • Brian Nolin

    Very excited to find out that 'ARKADIKO' has made it to the Finals. This is extremely encouraging as the rewrites continue. It's nice to know things are headed in the right direction. Thank you Cambridge Script Festival for extending such a warm welcome and putting in all the hard work necessary to host this fine event.

    May 2024
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  • Vladimir Vassilenko

    Advancing to the festival final bolstered my belief in the merit of my script. This conviction in my capabilities impelled me to craft an audio rendition of my script, revealing it as the optimal method for polishing.
    Without doubt, I'll engage in the forthcoming festival with a fresh script. Gratitude to the organizers.

    February 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to have bolstered your belief in your script's merit. Looking forward to seeing your fresh script at the forthcoming festival. Best of luck!

  • Edmundo Bessa

    I'm thrilled to announce that "ROCKET" has been named a finalist in the prestigious Cambridge Script Festival! A huge thank you to the entire team for recognizing my work. This achievement significantly affirms the quality and credibility of my script, and I'm incredibly grateful for their support.

    February 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Congratulations on being named a finalist with "ROCKET" at the Cambridge Script Festival! Your recognition is well-deserved, and we're honored to have your work showcased in our festival. Best of luck, and thank you for your kind words of appreciation!

  • Aaron Heinrich

    Glad to have been chosen as a finalist for this award. Process of finding out was much quicker than other festivals. Much appreciated.

    February 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you appreciated our efficient notification process. Congratulations on being chosen as a finalist!