Fabulatoris Screenwriting Festival

Welcome to the Fabulatoris Screenwriting Festival – where the darkest corners of imagination illuminate the screen.

Step into a realm where horror, thriller, drama, and mystery intertwine with the surreal to create powerful, immersive narratives. At Fabulatoris, we celebrate screenwriting that dares to disturb, provoke, and move – stories that refuse to stay silent.

We're not just seeking scripts. We're looking for worlds that pull us in, characters that linger long after the final page, and themes that challenge how we see the world. Whether it's supernatural horror, psychological thrillers, or dark drama with biting social commentary – we want to be astonished, haunted, and inspired.

But Fabulatoris isn’t just about shock and suspense. We believe in storytelling as a catalyst for change – as a mirror, a megaphone, a movement. We welcome scripts that confront injustice, explore human complexity, and dare to speak uncomfortable truths.

This is your chance to be part of something bold. With €200 for first place and €100 for second, plus detailed professional coverage, Fabulatoris supports your voice – and your vision.

Submit your work to the Fabulatoris Screenwriting Festival – where storytelling gets dark, gets real, and gets under your skin. Short, Feature or Pilot.

Patron: Catharina Weinek: https://www.imdb.com/de/name/nm6670122/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_2_in_0_q_Catarina%2520weinek
Catharina Weinek – Contest Patron

We are honored to welcome Catharina Weinek as the official patron of our screenwriting contest.
Catharina is an Oscar-shortlisted and multiple award-winning producer based in South Africa. With decades of experience in international film production and a passion for powerful, character-driven storytelling, she brings invaluable insight and heart to our mission of amplifying emerging voices in screenwriting.

The Jury:
Nina Schaefer – Jury Member https://www.rothfabrik.de/rothfabrik/team/
"We're excited to welcome Nina Schaefer—German-born and UK-based—as a jury member of our screenwriting contest. With a background in documentary filmmaking and a passion for impactful storytelling, she brings a keen eye for authenticity and challenging narratives. As Head of Production and a seasoned post-production coordinator, Nina combines creative vision with strategic thinking across film, events, and international sales. We're grateful to have her on board for her expertise, empathy, and commitment to meaningful stories".

Rachel Lily – Jury Member https://www.imdb.com/de/name/nm15520736/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_8_in_0_q_Rachel%2520Lily
We’re delighted to welcome Rachel Lily to the jury of our screenwriting contest.
Rachel is an experienced Production Coordinator, originally from the UK and now based in Frankfurt, Germany. She first started her love of filmmaking more than a decade ago, training as a journalist and taking part in documentary productions. Since then, she has worked in international story-telling roles across the private and third sector, including working on end-to-end productions for USAID, Youth Stop AIDS and Action Against Hunger.
More recently, Rachel has been involved in both coordinating and producing several award-winning non-fiction films. She has a wealth of experience in fund-sourcing and particularly enjoys imaginative projects that can push boundaries with audiences.

Bekky Berg – Head of Jury https://www.imdb.com/de/name/nm10462639/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_3_in_0_q_Bekky%2520Berg

Bekky Berg is an award-nominated screenwriter, published author, and creative force behind this contest. After training at the prestigious Masterschool Drehbuch in Berlin and working in various roles across the German film and TV industry — including as a script coordinator for UFA’s Unter Uns — she developed a deep passion for discovering and mentoring emerging talent.

Her short film screened at seven festivals across Europe and was nominated twice for Best Short. Her debut novel Nachtigall – In der Not and several short stories under the pseudonym R.C. Gayer explore themes of justice, identity, and resilience. As a story consultant and writing coach, she specializes in emotionally grounded, character-driven storytelling with social impact — always aiming to elevate voices that deserve to be heard.

With this contest, Bekky creates a space where writers — especially women — can step into their power, be seen, and take the next step in their careers.

Key Highlights:
- Exclusively for women screenwriters
- Focuses on dark, critical, and immersive narratives
- Offers substantial script coverage and cash prizes
- Committed to promoting diverse storytelling