The Noble Atlas Screenplay Competition is a distinguished, globally minded showcase dedicated to honoring the finest storytellers of today—both emerging voices and seasoned writers who push the boundaries of narrative craft. Presented by Studio Atlas, this competition celebrates screenwriting as a universal language, inviting creators from every corner of the world to share their boldest ideas and most compelling stories.

This is a highly focused, premium competition designed to spotlight excellence in storytelling above all else. We are not genre-specific—because great stories transcend categories. From sweeping features to tightly woven shorts, from dramas and thrillers to comedies, sci-fi, experimental works, faith-based stories, and everything in between, The Noble Atlas welcomes a broad spectrum of genres and screenplay lengths.

Whether you are an up-and-coming writer establishing your voice or an established storyteller refining your legacy, The Noble Atlas Screenplay Competition offers a meaningful platform to elevate your work, gain recognition, and join a curated community of global creatives devoted to the art of storytelling.

Let your words travel the world. Submit your script and become part of the narrative journey!

Awards & Prizes

The Noble Atlas Screenplay Competition celebrates excellence with a refined and fair judging structure designed to honor writers on their own creative terms. Awards are presented across each genre, specific submission category, as well as within both Short and Feature divisions.

We believe that every story deserves to be evaluated within its proper creative context. For this reason, scripts are judged against others within their genre, not against the entire field of submissions. This ensures that thrillers compete with thrillers, dramas with dramas, comedies with comedies, and so on—allowing each writer’s work to shine within the landscape it was crafted for.

Across all categories, The Noble Atlas recognizes:

> Best Feature Screenplay (per genre: Drama, Comedy, SciFi/Fantasy, Horror/Thriller, and Faith-based) - winners will receive a Winner’s Laurel and placement on our exclusive Writers’ Corner on the website, displaying provided contact information for opportunities for promotion and development! Special exclusive offers for industry platform and software subscriptions are also offered to winners.

> Best Short Screenplay (per genre; Drama, Comedy, SciFi/Fantasy, Horror/Thriller, and Faith-based) - winners will receive a Winner’s Laurel and placement on our exclusive Writers’ Corner on the website, displaying provided contact information for opportunities for promotion and development! Special exclusive offers for industry platform and software subscriptions are also offered to winners.

> Top Three Screenplays – Noble Atlas Screenplay Competition
All genre category winners are automatically considered for our prestigious Top Three Awards, recognizing the standout screenplays of the entire competition—regardless of length or genre. Selected by our judging panel, these honors include cash prizes to help propel your project forward:
1st Place: $250 • 2nd Place: $150 • 3rd Place: $100

Our awards structure acknowledges both emerging and established writers, offering a thoughtful, genre-focused approach that highlights the unique strengths and intentions behind every submitted work.

At The Noble Atlas, we celebrate stories by honoring them where they belong—within the worlds they were created to inhabit.

Rules & Terms

By submitting to The Noble Atlas Screenplay Competition, presented by Studio Atlas, all applicants acknowledge and agree to the following:

1. Eligibility

Submissions must be original works written by the entrant(s).

Screenplays must be unproduced at the time of submission. (Scripts currently in development are eligible so long as principal photography has not begun.)

Both feature-length and short screenplays are accepted.

All genres are eligible.

2. Ownership & Rights

The entrant must own all rights to the submitted material.

By submitting, writers affirm that their screenplay does not infringe on any copyrighted material, trademarks, or other proprietary rights.

Entrants retain full ownership and rights to their work at all times.

3. Submission Format

All scripts must be submitted in PDF format.

Standard screenplay formatting is strongly encouraged.

The title page may include the writer’s name or may be left anonymous—both are acceptable.

4. Judging

Scripts are judged within their own genre and submission category (Feature or Short).

All judging is confidential and conducted by qualified readers and industry professionals.

Jury decisions are final.

5. Revisions

Writers may submit updated drafts, but each new draft must be submitted as a separate entry. No free resubmissions will be permitted after judging has begun.

6. Multiple Entries

Entrants may submit more than one screenplay; each must be submitted separately with its own entry fee.

7. Awards & Recognition

Awards are granted in each Feature and Short category, separated by genre.

Additional recognitions, including Honorable Mentions or Jury Awards, may be granted at the discretion of the competition.

8. Refunds

Entry fees are non-refundable, including if a submission is withdrawn or becomes ineligible after submission.

9. Publicity

By entering, winners and finalists grant The Noble Atlas the right to use their name, script title, and accolades for promotional purposes.

10. Agreements

Submission to the competition constitutes the entrant’s acceptance of these rules and terms.

The competition reserves the right to update or modify rules as needed.

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**Disclaimer: By submitting to The Noble Atlas Screenplay Competition, entrants acknowledge that no promises, guarantees, or compensation of any kind are offered or implied through participation. Submissions are reviewed and awarded solely at the discretion of the competition and its judges, based on internal evaluation criteria determined by the competition organizers. The maximum award granted to any entrant is recognition within the designated award categories and the official Winner’s Laurel for use in personal and project-related marketing materials. No additional compensation, prizes, financial awards, or commitments are provided. The competition does not offer feedback, notes, internal scoring, or judging comments for any submission. This policy ensures an impartial, fair, and confidential judging process and protects judges from external influence or criticism regarding their professional evaluations.

Participation in the competition and submitting your work constitutes full acceptance of this disclaimer.