Screamfest Horror Film Festival & Screenplay Competition Call For Entries is open for new horror feature length screenplays. All scripts are read by industry professionals. As a result, writers have garnered representation and their winning screenplays have been optioned and/or purchased by production companies. Screamfest launches careers. Are you next?
ALL Screenplay Submissions Receive:
- 1 free pitch on VPF, the platform for TV/Film professionals seeking scripts and writers to represent. With VPF, writers can submit written pitches to 500+ networks/studios, producers and agents with the assurance of a guaranteed response.
- One year digital subscription to Videomaker magazine.
Winning Screenwriter Prize:
$1,000 cash prize
General meeting with literary managers/producers.
Our amazing skull trophy designd by the legendary Stan Winston.
10 free pitches on VPF, the platform for TV/Film professionals seeking scripts and writers to represent. With VPF, writers can submit written pitches to 500+ networks/studios, producers and agents with the assurance of a guaranteed response. One prize per entrant, not per entry.
Movie Magic Screenwriting software.
InkTip Script Listing: Winners will receive a 4-month InkTip Pro Membership. As an InkTip Pro Member, thousands of filmmakers can find and read your scripts, and you'll be able to pitch directly to production companies every week. With over 3,000 options and 400 movies made, InkTip is the place for independent film.
Top 5 Finalists Prize:
5 free pitches on VPF, the platform for TV/Film professionals seeking scripts and writers to represent. With VPF, writers can submit written pitches to 500+ networks/studios, producers and agents with the assurance of a guaranteed response. One prize per entrant, not per entry. Winning screenplay does not receive this prize in addition to the winning prize.
One full festival pass to Screamfest 2024, including all screenings and parties,
Movie Magic Screenwriting software.
Read by leading industry/producers. Prior judges include companies such as Hulu, Dark Sky, Impossible Dream Entertainment, Ent360, Gotham Group and more.
InkTip Script Listing: Winners will receive a 4-month InkTip Pro Membership. As an InkTip Pro Member, thousands of filmmakers can find and read your scripts, and you'll be able to pitch directly to production companies every week. With over 3,000 options and 400 movies made, InkTip is the place for independent film.
All Screenplay Submissions Will Receive:
1 free pitch on VPF, the platform for TV/Film professionals seeking scripts and writers to represent. With VPF, writers can submit written pitches to 500+ networks/studios, producers and agents with the assurance of a guaranteed response. One prize per entrant, not per entry.