The Renegades Micro Production Grant isn’t a festival or a grant—it’s a call to action.

Born from the collective arm of indie production Picture Story Studios... The Renegades Micro Production Grant is a screenwriting "competition" for filmmakers, by filmmakers.

"Competition" because art is subjective and the goal here is to build a community and share resources to help powerful stories get told.

This grant exists to uplift those building their own paths outside the system.

We believe stories work best when they embrace diversity and the world we live in.

If your script is undeniable, we’ll help you make it real.
Without politics or adhering to outdated systems.

You wrote a script, now what? We're here to help.

We're working professional filmmakers with over 20 years in front of AND behind the camera having worked for A24, HBO, Netflix and more. We've seen alot and want to pull back the curtain in the spirit of NO GATEKEEPING.

Every year, we're going to put our own money where the industry's mouth isn’t and award $600 microgrants to screenwriters with production-ready short and feature scripts.

This is an opportunity for creatives who are ready to go, not just hoping to be noticed.

Laurels are cool but $ and feedback are a little better... admit it!

Our first year received 112 submissions from 12 different countries.

We're genre-agnostic and just looking for scripts that are like us, bold, unapologetic and dynamic.

GRAND PRIZE WINNERS (2)
- $600 cash microgrant
- Script featured in The Renegades Newsletter
- One-on-one consult + production/logistic support from Picture Story Studio(s)
- Amplification through social & partner circles
- Written feedback from a working director or producer - personal and thoughtful by someone who actually read your script
- Tax form (1099 or international equivalent) provided
- Free submission for next year
- Renegades Filmmakers Community 6 month membership
- Table Read

RUNNERS UP (2)
- A professional production schedule to help take next steps - ($$700-$1000 value)
- Written feedback from a working director or producer - personal and thoughtful by someone who actually read your script
- Free submission for next year
- Renegades Filmmakers Community 6 month membership
- Amplification through social & partner circles

ALL ENTRIES
-Free 3 Month membership to The Renegades Filmmaker Network (Worth: $50)
- Receive brief feedback by a human who actually read & though about how to improve your story! We don't do generic or copy & paste. We personally read every submission and think creatively and strategically about how to help you take it off the page.

(All Feedback returned within 3 months)

CATEGORIES:

WHY HAVEN'T I SEEN THIS SHORT YET?
(Production-Ready Short Film Script)

Max Pages: 20 (firm max)

We’re looking for bold, emotionally resonant short screenplays that are ready for production within 1 year. No first drafts and no obvious AI.
If it hits hard and could shoot tomorrow, we want it.

Special consideration to projects that submit a lookbook with script.

THE FEATURE THAT NEEDS TO BE SEEN
(A bold & dynamic, Production-Ready Feature)

Max Pages: 120

Submit your sharpest, most undeniable feature-length script.

We’re investing in ready-to-produce stories—scripts that bleed on the page and demand to be seen. Any genre welcome, we love it all!

Special consideration to projects that submit a lookbook with a script that is ready to shoot within 2 years of application.

RULES
-All entries judged on originality, story clarity, production viability, and voice
-Winners are chosen by working industry professionals
-Cash prizes are issued via PayPal, Zelle, or check and are subject to 1099 (US Based) or international tax reporting
-Picture Story Studios to be credited in final credit roll "Special Thanks" section
-By submitting, you confirm this is your original work and that you grant us permission to share excerpts or titles publicly for promotion (if chosen as a winner)

We reserve the right to disqualify any submission for:
Plagiarism
AI-generated content
Hate speech, slurs, or violent misogyny/racism
Unreadable or improperly formatted submissions

Refunds are not available under any circumstances.

We're not currently accepting TV pilots but may open it up in cycles to come.
If you have a proof of concept for a pilot that reads like an actual short, we'll entertain it!

All material rights remain with author.

Want to skip the fee and get access to feedback, screenings, panels, an international writers group and future grants?

Join the The Renegades from Picture Story Studio(s) and submit for free plus so much more!

The future of filmmaking is getting alot bolder, join us!

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  • Fazila Amiri

    Thanks so much to The Renegades Micro Production Grant for selecting my feature script, 'The Literary Circle of Kabul', as the winner! A wonderful program. Highly recommend it!

    June 2026
  • Nina Gielen

    Program is run by lovely, community-oriented people. I submitted to the inaugural edition and was proud to make it to the semifinalist stage. Received some great feedback on my project, and made some great connections. Very much worth it!

    April 2026
  • Kathy Meng

    Really glad I applied, got great written thoughtful feedback. The finalists meet and greet was also lovely :)

    April 2026
  • Amir Zargara

    Thanks for having me :)

    April 2026