Welcome to the World Series of Cinema and Screenwriting! The only festival that guarantees introductions to 7 separate talent managers to it's winning screenwriter!!!
Great films are born when artists come together with a shared vision, each bringing their own voice, craft, and passion to the story. Directors, writers, actors, cinematographers, editors, composers, and designers collaborate across disciplines, shaping ideas into images, sound, and emotion. It is in this creative exchange—where perspectives collide and inspire—that stories gain depth and authenticity. No single talent stands alone; every great film reflects the collective imagination of many minds working in harmony. When artists unite around a common purpose, filmmaking becomes more than a technical process—it becomes an act of trust and belief. Long hours, creative risks, and countless revisions are guided by the same goal: to create something that resonates beyond the screen. Through collaboration, individual artistry is elevated, and personal expression becomes a shared achievement. The greatest films endure because they capture this rare moment when collaboration transforms vision into lasting cinema. The World Series of Cinema was founded to support and showcase artists with this level of passion and integrity. Please note: This event is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Major League Baseball (MLB), any MLB team, or any MLB entity. 'World Series' is a registered trademark of MLB. The World Series of Cinema is a separate, skill-based competition.
Creating great art requires vision, dedication, and the courage to pursue ideas that matter. It is shaped through persistence, experimentation, and a deep respect for craft. Artists refine their work through countless choices—balancing instinct with discipline, risk with intention—while remaining true to the stories and emotions they want to express. Great art does not happen instantly; it evolves through time, patience, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We are committed to helping artists get there. By providing support, opportunity, exposure, and a space where creativity can thrive, we aim to remove barriers and amplify bold voices. We believe in the power of collaboration, guidance, and belief—because when artists are empowered to focus on their vision, their work can reach its fullest potential. Our mission is to stand alongside creators at every stage of the journey, championing the process that turns passion into enduring art.
Exposure has the power to transform an artist’s journey by bringing their work into conversation with the world. When art is seen, heard, and shared, it gains new meaning through the perspectives of others. Exposure opens doors to opportunity, connection, and growth, allowing an artist’s voice to reach beyond its point of origin. It validates the courage it takes to create and invites dialogue that can elevate both the work and the creator. For an artist, exposure can be the difference between potential and possibility realized. It builds momentum, attracting collaborators, supporters, and audiences who believe in the vision behind the work. More than recognition, exposure fosters confidence and momentum, encouraging artists to take greater creative risks. When art is given a platform, it gains the chance to inspire, challenge, and endure—extending its impact far beyond the moment of creation. The World Series of Cinema and Screenwriting is committed to creating this level of exposure for it’s winners.
Our mission is to find undiscovered artists whose talent speaks louder than their status, connections, or resources. We believe that originality and vision deserve a platform, and that powerful stories can come from anywhere. By supporting emerging creators, we aim to give gifted artists the opportunity to share their work, inspire others, and reach audiences around the world. Talent is the only requirement—if your voice is strong, we want to help amplify it. We are not searching for trends or formulas; we are searching for originality, soul, and fearless storytelling. We look for artists driven by passion and guided by a distinct point of view—creators who dare to leave a lasting mark. Through recognition, exposure, and a supportive creative community, we strive to make winning our competition a meaningful first step forward. We honor outstanding work culminating in a Grand Prize that celebrates the most exceptional work in the world. Above all, our goal is to champion undiscovered brilliance and help launch voices that deserve to be seen and heard. We don’t make people stars, but we’d like to think we find the best people first.
We are made up of people from all over the world and are receptive to people from all over the world. We support a dynamic community as inspirational and diverse as the art we showcase, so too is our festival. We love film, we love art, and we love people. So, tell us a story, give us something to read with our morning coffee, give us something we can’t put down, something we can’t keep to ourselves, take us on a journey, a trip, make us smile, make us cry, change the way we see the world, and thus reshape it.
Please note: This event is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Major League Baseball (MLB), any MLB team, or any MLB entity. 'World Series' is a registered trademark of MLB. The World Series of Cinema is a separate, skill-based competition.
We award our winning screenwriter an exclusive consultation package designed to provide meaningful access and real-world industry insight. Again, we are the only film festival to award it's winning screenwriter a consultation package with intros to 7 top executives in NYC and LA.
This opportunity includes personalized introductions to seven established talent managers, offering invaluable connections that can help open doors and expand professional networks within the entertainment industry. Beyond the introductions themselves, the experience allows the winning writer to engage in insightful conversations, gain guidance on career strategy, and better understand the expectations and pathways of working professionals. This unique networking opportunity is crafted to empower screenwriters with knowledge, confidence, and relationships that can support long-term growth and help turn creative potential into lasting career momentum. Please note: we only provide consultation packages to our screenwriting winners and only to the grand prize winner. All other finalists simply receive recognition like at most film festivals.
We are also the only film festival to screen films the same weekend in Los Angeles as AFM. This allows you the filmmaker to network with the most talented up and coming filmmakers, actors, writers, and producers in the world at our festival and then travel to AFM and network with the top producers and distributors in the world alongside your newfound compatriots at our festival. How awesome is that!
One trip to LA allows you to spend your morning networking with the best of the best up and coming artists in the world and then spend the rest of your weekend networking and partying with the biggest names in Hollywood at all the events you can attend. In order to make the networking more intimate, our festival is for filmmakers and friends only. Meaning anyone can attend, but it’s really just intended for filmmakers to have the opportunity to network with other filmmakers who are actually getting films made. We think these opportunities are incredibly valuable and the opportunity to build long term relationships with the best of the best filmmakers in the world at the nascent stages of your career will serve you for years to come.
