== SCRIPTS ==
* Entrant(s) must be 18 years of age or older.
* All entries must be in English.
* ALL genres are eligible.
* All script entries must be submitted in PDF format. No exceptions.
* Title Page: Include title and writer’s name.
* Script must include a member of an underrepresented community as either a lead character OR the writer or co-writer.
* Scripts must be in standard screenplay format. No exceptions.
* Feature screenplays must be between 85 and 120 pages. Television scripts must be between 20 and 60 pages. Web series and shorts may be up to 25 pages.
* Both produced and un-produced scripts are eligible.
* Both represented and non-represented writers are eligible.
* Teams of writers are eligible.
* Scripts that have previously won a competition are eligible.
* Substitutions of corrected pages, revised material, or new drafts, require a new entry and payment.
* We DO NOT offer deadline extensions.
* We DO NOT offer fee waivers or discounts.
* WE DO NOT RESPOND TO REQUESTS FOR FEE WAIVERS, OR DISCOUNTS, OR DEADLINE EXTENSIONS.
* We DO NOT offer individual feedback on script submissions.
* All submission payments are final. We do not provide refunds.
* By submitting a script you confirm that you own the rights to the material submitted.
* By submitting a script you confirm that you have read and agree to our eligibility and rules. Judges decisions are final.
== FILMS ==
* Entrant(s) must be 18 years of age or older.
* We accept feature films up to 135 minutes in length and short films up to 40 minutes in length (including credits).
* All entries must be in English. If a film is not in English, it must include English language subtitles.
* Features, Shorts, and Web Series in ALL genres are accepted.
* Film must include a member of an underrepresented community as either a Lead Character or a Filmmaker (director, writer, or producer).
* We accept Documentary and Narrative Features, Shorts, and Web Series (including live action and animation).
* Multiple films are accepted. Each submission requires a separate entry.
* Films that contain explicit language, violence, and nudity will be accepted. Be sure to indicate if your film contains explicit language, violence, and/or nudity on the entry form.
* Films that have been produced within the last 5 years are eligible.
* Films that have previously won a festival are eligible.
* Films that have distribution are eligible.
* We DO NOT offer deadline extensions.
* We DO NOT offer fee waivers or discounts.
* WE DO NOT RESPOND TO REQUESTS FOR FEE WAIVERS, OR DISCOUNTS, OR DEADLINE EXTENSIONS.
* All submission payments are final. We do not provide refunds.
* By submitting a film you confirm that you own the rights to the film and material submitted.
* By submitting a film you confirm that you have read and agree to our eligibility and rules. Judges decisions are final.
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>> FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS <<
How do I submit my film or script?
Submissions are accepted via FilmFreeway
I am applying to film festivals that require my film not be available on the Internet. If I submit my project to the Diversity Film Showcase will I be disqualified from other festivals?
No. Diversity Film Showcase will never make your film available online.
Is there a way I can enter the showcase for free? Do you provide fee waivers for filmmakers and writers with financial hardships?
No, we do not offer fee waivers of any kind.
What if I change my mind about entering the showcase after making payment, can I receive a refund?
No, we do not offer refunds for any reason. No exceptions. Be sure to carefully read and verify your submission meets all criteria prior to entry.
Where does the money go for the entry fee?
Entry fees are used to pay professional screeners, readers, administrative labor fees, promotional expenses, and delivery costs.
Does the entrant retain rights to the submitted film or script?
Yes, entrants retain all the rights to their works.
If I win will I have to assign any rights to my film or script or any percentage of sales or future profits?
Absolutely not. Entrants retain all the rights to their works. Screeners, readers, judges and sponsors will not attach themselves to your material as a condition of you being designated a winner, nor will we demand any percentage of any sales you make as a result of entering or winning the showcase.
Can anyone have access to the full film or script once submitted?
No, submitted short films are only accessible to the assigned screener, judges, and our staff. Diversity Film & Script Showcase and its sponsor owns no rights to the submitted material and will not distribute your film or script publicly in any way.
Can I submit script in Final Draft or Word?
No, all entries must be submitted in PDF format. No exceptions.
How do I turn my screenplay document into a PDF file?
If you are using screenwriting software such as Final Draft or Movie Magic Screenwriting, the software will allow you to save your script as a PDF file. If you have written your script in Microsoft Word, you also have the option to save the document as a PDF file or to print as a PDF file (which saves the document in PDF format).
Do I have to include a Copyright or WGA registration number with my script submission?
No, it is not required, however we recommend you obtain a copyright or WGA registration number (or foreign equivalent) for your material.
