THE MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY'S PREMIER SCREENPLAY COMPETITION

Ready to take your script to the next level?
The Best Script Awards – London is more than just a competition—it's a gateway to the global film and television industry. We connect new voices with industry insiders, creating real opportunities for talented writers to break into Hollywood, London, and beyond.

Our prestigious panel of judges includes WGA, PGA, and DGA members, Oscar-qualifying festival judges, Hollywood talent agents, seasoned producers, directors, showrunners, and television writers. Every script is carefully read, reviewed, and analyzed by active industry professionals who are committed to discovering, promoting, and producing new writing talent.

MEET OUR JURY LEADERS:
• Danielle Quinoa – Head of Jury for Feature Screenplays
Danielle has judged Oscar-qualifying festivals such as Atlanta Film Festival, deadCenter Film Festival, Heartland Film Festival, and San Francisco Film Festival. She has also worked as a talent agent, guiding the careers of stars like Julia Garner (Ozark), Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), and Anthony Ramos (In the Heights).

• Donatella Corrado – Head of Jury for Television Screenplays
An award-winning Italian screenwriter, Donatella captured hearts with her European masterpiece The Loss of Innocence. She now leads our TV scripts jury, seeking fresh voices in television storytelling.

• Kai Stuart Wissler – Head of Jury for Short Screenplays
A graduate of Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, Kai's short film Therapy, commissioned by the Shakespeare Globe in 2022, won Best Comedy at the Royal Television Society East Awards.
and many others.

🏆 WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?
• IMDb-Qualifying Competition
• 100% Script Read-Through – No automated filters. Every word is read by a professional.
• Exclusive Physical Event – One of the few competitions worldwide with an in-person event where screenwriters can network, pitch ideas, and gain real industry exposure. The event is held in association with the London Director Awards, where you can meet several film directors who may be interested in your screenplay.
• Pro Feedback Option – Get up to 3 pages of studio-style notes with our 10-point professional analysis covering character, plot, dialogue, marketability, pacing, theme, and more.
• Script Promotion Hub – We actively promote over 100 scripts on our website, regularly visited by producers scouting for new projects. Check it out: https://bestscriptawards.com/i-am-a-producer

PAST WINNERS HAVE LANDED DEALS & INDUSTRY ATTENTION:
Ali Kiani (USA), James Patrick Costello (USA), Alexander David Rosenstein (USA), Yvette Farmer (UK), Barry Staff (UK), Daniel Martinez (Colombia), Richard Jordan (Spain), Rosemarie Ni Foghlú (Ireland), Glenna Goodman (USA), and many others.

WHETHER YOU WRITE FEATURES, TV PILOTS, OR SHORTS—WE WANT TO READ YOUR SCRIPT!
If you’re serious about your writing, we’re serious about helping you succeed. Our competition is designed to cultivate, mentor, and elevate emerging screenwriters.

SO, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? SUBMIT YOUR SCRIPT TODAY AND TAKE THE FIRST STEP TOWARD YOUR FILMMAKING FUTURE!

Awards & Prizes

🏆 BEST FEATURE SCREENPLAY
• Sundance Membership (1 year)
• Media Publicity ($ 500) - Interview, Special Social Media Post, Online Library for Producers, E-mail Blast (5k contacts about Your Project)
• Free entry to the entire London Director Awards festival
• OSCAR Nominated Screenplay by PARAMOUNT PICTURES (Read Only)
• Three paid films from the Cannes Film Festival (to watch)
• OFFICIAL DIPLOMA
• IT APPLIES TO THE CATEGORY: FEATURE SCREENPLAY

🏆 BEST TV PILOT SCREENPLAY
• Sundance Membership (1 year)
• Media Publicity ($ 300) - Interview, Special Social Media Post, Online Library for Producers
• Free entry to the entire London Director Awards festival
• OSCAR Nominated Screenplay by PARAMOUNT PICTURES (Read Only)
• Three paid films from the Cannes Film Festival (to watch)
• OFFICIAL DIPLOMA
• IT APPLIES TO THE CATEGORY: TV PILOT SCREENPLAY

🏆 BEST SHORT SCREENPLAY
• Sundance Membership (1 year)
• Media Publicity ($ 300) - Interview, Special Social Media Post, Online Library for Producers
• Free entry to the entire London Director Awards festival
• OSCAR Nominated Screenplay by PARAMOUNT PICTURES (Read Only)
• Three paid films from the Cannes Film Festival (to watch)
• OFFICIAL DIPLOMA
• IT APPLIES TO THE CATEGORY: SHORT SCREENPLAY

🏆 BEST RISING STAR FEATURE SCREENPLAY AWARD
• Sundance Membership (1 year)
• Media Publicity ($ 300) - Interview, Special Social Media Post, Online Library for Producers
• Free entry to the entire London Director Awards festival
• OFFICIAL DIPLOMA
• IT APPLIES TO THE CATEGORY: First Time Screenwriter (Feature), UK Feature Screenplay, Feature Treatment, Best First 10 Pages, Stage Play, Drama Screenplay, Comedy Screenplay, HASTFW Screenplay (Horror, Action, Sci-fi, Thriller, Fantasy, Western), Queer Screenplay, War Screenplay, Foreign Screenplay (non UK/USA and Australia screenwriter)

🏆 BEST RISING STAR SHORT SCREENPLAY AWARD
• Sundance Membership (1 year)
• Media Publicity ($ 300) - Interview, Special Social Media Post, Online Library for Producers
• Free entry to the entire London Director Awards festival
• OFFICIAL DIPLOMA
• IT APPLIES TO THE CATEGORY: Super Short Screenplay (under 10 pages), First Time Screenwriter (Short), UK Short Screenplay, Drama Screenplay, Comedy Screenplay, HASTFW Screenplay (Horror, Action, Sci-fi, Thriller, Fantasy, Western), Queer Screenplay, War Screenplay, Foreign Screenplay (non UK/USA and Australia screenwriter)

Rules & Terms

All writers of submitted material must be 18 years of age or older
• Entries must be in English
• Submissions via PDF file only
• Resubmits/changes incur additional fee
• Produced/optioned or otherwise encumbered scripts are ineligible
• All submitted materials must be the original work of the author(s)
• Adaptations of prior works must give source material credit
• Decisions of judges are final as per industry criteria
• Pages should be numbered.
• Full-Length Feature Scripts: 160 pages or under
• Short Film Scripts: 40 pages or under
• TV Pilots: 130 pages or under
• All written or verbal coverage, critique, criticism, or analysis of submitted material is provided subjectively based upon objective standards as they are applied to the writing submitted and under consideration.
• No warranties are expressed or implied as to the utility, value, or accuracy of statements written or spoken by our reader-analysts with regard to material submitted to us by writers, customers, or contest entrants.
• Comments provided by judges, readers, administrators, or other writers are based upon personal opinion only and do not reflect the opinions of management; management assumes no responsibility the academic, creative, professional, economic, or emotional impact or consequences of the opinions we provide.
• Submitting writers agree to hold harmless against claims of any and every kind, each and every employee, independent contractor, reader, analyst, system administrator, or officers of the company in perpetuity.
• By entering this contest or any others with which Best Script Awards – London is affiliated, you agree to receive email marketing messages and updates relative to this contest and any affiliated sources and providers from us. You may opt out/unsubscribe from those messages and marketing protocols at any time simply by letting us know at info@bestscriptawards.com
• Material submitted to the competition is solely at the risk of the individual registering, entering, or offering written material for scoring, analysis, judgment, or commentary.
• Once submitted material has been read, reviewed, analyzed, critiqued, scored, or commented upon by agents, employees, representatives, or management of the company, no refund of entry fee will be made.
• Sundance Membership is only awarded to annual winners, not seasonal.
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  • Sergio Pazos Conde

    Thank you very much for Semi-finalist status to "The Ibex". It´s a honor!

    April 2025
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  • Brad Heath

    Outstanding festival and extremely proud to have my work, Hanoi Confidential, showcased as an award winner. Festivals like Best Script Award give indie writers a place to have their work read and reviewed. Highly recommend it to all the great writers out. Thank you!

    April 2025
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  • Marta Lopez

    The Best Script Award - London is outstanding! Their professionalism, communication, and dedication to screenwriters is second to none. I'm beyond thrilled that my psychological horror short, Block , was the Best Short winner! Thank you for supporting indie creators and fostering such a positive experience!

    April 2025
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  • K.T. Roth

    Thank you so much for the excellent festival!

    April 2025
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  • Tatiana Tierney

    I had a great experience (communication & follow up) with the Best Script Award - London. Fantastic platform and support. My TV drama pilot was among the finalists. Thank you!

    April 2025
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