With over 20 writers produced through our contest and our sister contests (including 3 feature films), there is no other contest like Reno Tahoe Screenplay Contest!

This season is the best so far -- submissions are FREE!

That's right! Free! But please read the details carefully!

To submit, watch our feature film called Target List and write a new beginning or ending (or both) to the film! We will only accept screenplays that are about a new beginning or ending to Target List!

---Watch free on Fawesome: https://fawesome.tv/movies/10522653/target-list
---Watch free on Tubi: https://tubitv.com/movies/100002231/target-list
---Also available on YouTube, iTunes, Amazon, Roku and others

Each submission and writer will be assessed in 4 categories: creativity, originality, style and format.

We are looking for our next emerging screenwriter to take to production!

Winner gets:
--12-month fellowship during which the writer will work one-on-one with a producer to develop their own screenplay production ready
--Production of a proof of concept film based on the writer's screenplay
--Hired on assignment to write one of our next feature film

This is your opportunity to show your creativity as a screenwriter and ability to take an existing concept and improve it!

The Reno-Tahoe Screenplay Contest is one of a kind contest that strives to connect undiscovered screenwriters with producers and other industry professionals and get them produced -- join the 30 screenwriters whose careers we have launched!

Our previous winners/success stories include:
---Erin Keefer's feature screenplay Dial It Back was produced and released worldwide!
---Zach Jansen's feature screenplay Final Girl Halloween was produced and released worldwide!
---Jared Lamp winning feature screenplay Nidstang was produced and released worldwide!
---Contest winners short films were produced and released worldwide.
---Contest finalist Chelsea Hazzard was hired on assignment and her short screenplay was produced.
---Contest finalist Ryan Costello's short script The Hero was produced
---Rachel Taenzler's TV pilot Memory Lane was produced and distributed worldwide.

No other contest has this track record!

Awards & Prizes

The winning writer will receive 1-Year fellowship, proof of concept film production to become a produced writer, and will be hired on assignment to write our next feature film!

How to enter:
1. Watch our feature film called Target List. It is important that you watch the film in order to understand the plot and characters.
2. Write a new beginning or ending (or both) to the film! This means you will write 1-10 page screenplay that will be the new beginning or ending for the film.
3. Name your screenplay either "Target List beginning _your name" or "Target List ending _your name"
4. Submit for free. You can submit as many versions as you want.

Depending on your country, not all of the links will work for you:
---Watch free on Fawesome: https://fawesome.tv/movies/10522653/target-list
---Watch free on Tubi: https://tubitv.com/movies/100002231/target-list
---Watch free on Filmzie: https://filmzie.com/content/target-list-2023
---Also available on YouTube, iTunes, Amazon, Roku and others

Rules & Terms

All writers, without regard to age and country of origin, are eligible.

The material submitted must be in English and in PDF format.

Material should be submitted in standard screenplay format, font, spacing and margin.

By submitting to this contest you agree to receive email messages from Reno-Tahoe Screenplay Contest or its partners regarding contest updates and other related services.

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  • Joe Leone

    Honored to have THE IMPOSTERS recognized by the Reno Tahoe Screenplay Contest. Thank you for the support!

    October 2025
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  • Victor Quinton

    It was a real thrill to have my screenplays , "The Merriest of All Christmases" and "Gabe" honored with both Semi- Finalist and Quarter- Finalist.

    July 2025
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  • Dave Orvis

    Thank you for designating my feature script Finding The Words as a "finalist" in your festival. though not a winner this year, maybe my next one will be.

    May 2025
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  • Henry Kana

    This Film Festival has moved my Short Script "Witchdoctor" on step closer to Reality.

    April 2025
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  • Jennifer Galm

    Thank you for recognizing my short script, Red Sneakers, as a semi-finalist. I am happy and excited for the future of this story.
    With Gratitude,
    Jennifer K Galm

    April 2025
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