Welcome to IMDb qualifying Golden Pen Script Awards! We believe that the power of storytelling has the ability to inspire, educate, and connect us all. The festival has the goal of promoting and recognizing emerging screenwriting talent from around the world. Our festival brings together a diverse group of writers, industry professionals, and audiences to celebrate the art of storytelling and screenwriting. We are a team of film enthusiasts and professionals who are passionate about fostering a community of screenwriters and providing them with opportunities to showcase their work. Our festival is dedicated to discovering new voices and providing a platform for diverse and underrepresented perspectives in the film industry to promote their screenplays. We accept short, features, series and all genres of screenwriting. Our team of judges is composed of screenwriters, producers, and directors who are committed to identifying and rewarding the best in new and original screenplays. Each screenplay will be properly reviewed by our clear-sighted jury according to appropriate requirements of an expert analysis.

Best Short screenplay (Under 40 Pages)
Best Feature screenplay (Over 41 Pages)
Best Television Script
First Time Writer (Feature Script)
First Time Writer (Short Script under 40 pages)
Best Creative Writer
Best Student Script
Best Web/Series/Pilot Script

1. All scripts must be in English.
2. All entry fees are non-refundable.
3. Multiple entries from the same submitter are accepted.
4. The decision of the festival selection committee will be final.
5. Scripts that are submitted must be the entrant’s original work and shall not infringe on any copyrights or any other rights of any third parties.
6. Organizers have the right to use film posters or your photos on public social networks to promote your project and our festival.

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  • “Father Figures” wins Best Short Screenplay at the Golden Pen Script Awards. How cool is that?! Most grateful for the recognition and it couldn’t have come at a better time. Thank you.

    March 2025
  • Bryan Huynh

    Thank you so much for naming EMBRACING CHANGE as "Best Short Screenplay". An honor and a privilege to be part of this outstanding festival.

    December 2024
  • Thank you SO MUCH for honoring both my scripts GOOD and MECCA with awards this season. It is a first for me and a huge honor.

    December 2024
  • Jane Kou

    My first script nomination! So happy and honored!

    September 2024
  • Thrilled to have my script MiLADY awarded Best Unproduced Script at the Golden Pen Script Awards. A great festival with excellent communications. Thanks to the judges.

    August 2024