🎬 LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL FILM AND SCREENWRITING FESTIVAL
OFFICIAL RULES, TERMS & CONDITIONS
🎥 FILM SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
You may submit multiple entries and in multiple categories.
Each entry must have its own submission fee.
Submissions not in English must include English subtitles.
Works-in-progress are accepted.
Press kits are not required but are highly recommended.
Entry fees are non-refundable and must be paid in U.S. dollars (USD).
The individual or organization submitting the film warrants they are authorized to commit the film for screening and agree to all festival requirements and regulations.
The Festival Organizers reserve the right to refuse entries at their discretion.
The submitter agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Las Vegas International Film and Screenwriting Festival from any claims, losses, or damages (including legal fees) arising from copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, or damage to submitted materials.
We accept submissions exclusively via FilmFreeway
.
The Festival reserves the right to use brief excerpts or stills from accepted films for promotional purposes.
✍️ SCREENWRITING RULES & TERMS
Writers worldwide are welcome.
All scripts must be in English, and fees must be paid in U.S. dollars.
Writers of any age may enter, provided local laws permit minors to do so.
Scripts must be original works and unencumbered by third-party rights.
Scripts that have been sold, produced, or previously won at LVIFSF are not eligible.
Accepted forms include screenplays, teleplays, short stories, and stage plays.
Adaptations of works by other authors are allowed, but the entrant must secure rights.
Adaptations of your own work (books, plays, etc.) are eligible.
Once submitted, revised drafts cannot replace the original entry. Submit a new entry if needed.
The decisions of the judges are final.
It is your responsibility to provide current contact information.
📜 SCREENPLAY FORMATTING GUIDELINES
All scripts must be in English and in standard screenplay or teleplay format.
(Recommended software: Final Draft, Movie Magic Screenwriter)
Submit as a PDF file.
Length Requirements:
Feature Screenplay: 80–150 pages
TV Drama Pilot (1 hour): up to 65 pages
TV Sitcom Pilot (½ hour): 23–34 pages
TV Drama Spec: up to 65 pages
TV Sitcom Spec: 23–40 pages
Short Screenplay: up to 40 pages
Pages must be numbered and complete.
Include a title page listing:
→ Title of script
→ Author(s)
→ Mailing address
→ Telephone number
→ Email address
Judging is anonymous.
LVIFSF assigns each script a tracking number and removes identifying details.
Do not include your name or contact info within the body of the script.
If mailing a hard copy, use cardstock covers (front and back).
Do not include resumes, headshots, or synopses (except for a TV Pilot, where a character list or episode outline is permitted).
We recommend registering your work with the U.S. Copyright Office, WGA, or ProtectRite for protection.
Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in disqualification and forfeiture of entry fees.
⚖️ CONDITIONS & LEGAL RELEASE
AnnWar Productions, LLC (Nevada) is the parent company of the Las Vegas International Film and Screenwriting Festival.
By submitting, you agree to the following:
You are 16 years or older (or entering via the Young Storyteller Program).
You are the sole owner or authorized representative of all rights to the submitted work.
You retain at least one copy; the Festival is not responsible for loss or destruction.
You acknowledge LVIFSF may receive similar ideas or concepts and agree not to hold the Festival liable for similarities.
You grant permission to share your contact information, title, logline, and likeness for promotional purposes.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless LVIFSF, AnnWar Productions, staff, judges, and sponsors from third-party claims.
The Festival reserves the right to remove submissions from competition, with or without cause.
All judging decisions are final.
Providing false or misleading information may result in disqualification and forfeiture of prizes.
Dispute Resolution
The Festival may seek injunctive relief for breach of agreement.
The prevailing party in any legal proceeding is entitled to recover attorney’s fees and costs.
This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Nevada.
Jurisdiction: State and Federal Courts in Clark County, Nevada.
📅 FESTIVAL TIMELINE
Submissions Open: November 8, 2025
Submissions Close: September 15, 2026
Official Selections Announced: October 1, 2026
Finalists Announced: October 18, 2026
Festival Dates: November 11–14, 2026
Award Shows: November 13, 2026
🏆 OFFICIAL FINALISTS & AWARDS
Feature Films & Feature Scripts: Minimum of 3 finalists per genre
Teleplay / Web-Based: Minimum of 5 finalists
Short Films: Minimum of 5 finalists
Documentaries / Music Videos / Musical Scores: Minimum of 3–5 finalists per category
Eligible Film Award Categories:
Best Film • Best Director • Best Cinematography • Best Film Editing • Best Musical Score • Best Actress (Lead) • Best Actor (Lead) • Best Actress (Supporting) • Best Actor (Supporting) • Best Makeup & Hairstyling • Best Costume Design
Winners receive Winner’s Laurels and may purchase award plaques at cost plus shipping.
Duplicate awards are available — email lvisc@outlook.com
for pricing.
All winners, finalists, and official selections receive digital certificates via FilmFreeway.
🎞️ SCREENING SELECTION PROCESS
Being named an Official Selection or Finalist does not guarantee a screening.
Screenings are highly competitive and determined by the Festival Screening Committee based on:
Quality of the film
Sound and technical excellence
Acting and production value
Status as an Official Selection or Finalist
Each judge receives one “Golden Ticket” to invite a personal favorite film to screen, even if it didn’t advance by standard scoring—ensuring exceptional creativity is not overlooked.
If space remains, Official Selections may also be invited to screen.
🌟 WHY SCREENING MATTERS
Even as a virtual festival, LVIFSF provides filmmakers with unparalleled visibility and networking opportunities.
Screenings are often attended by producers, agents, and distributors looking for emerging talent.
While LVIFSF actively promotes your project, remember:
No one markets your project better than you and your team.
