Written by Script & Film Festival

𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
The Written by Script & Film Festival is one of the first festivals dedicated exclusively to already-produced short films, entirely focused on
screenwriting.
It is organized and promoted by Stolen Film – ETS, a cultural association made up of professionals actively working in the film industry across
various departments.

𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡𝗪𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥
While many festivals award prizes such as Best Director, Best Cinematography, or Best Editing, the Written by Script & Film Festival instead
rewards the core components of cinematic writing: Best Screenplay, Best Story, Best Dialogues, Best Plot.
The Festival was created in response to movements aiming to recognize and valorize screenwriters and story authors of audiovisual works,
figures who are too often marginalized.

𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡 ❓ 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 ❓
The Written by Script & Film Festival will take place over three days in June, in Rome.

𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦
The Written by Script & Film Festival also offers an in-depth opportunity for authors through the podcast interview format “Come l’hai scritto?” (How did you write it?).
During the festival days, guests will be invited to share their professional experiences, discussing the origins of their projects, the specifics of
their work, and their life paths.

𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗚𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 – 𝗪𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡 𝗕𝗬
The Written by Script & Film Festival includes three competition categories:
1. COMPLETED SHORT FILMS
2A. PITCH STAGE - FEATURES
2B. PITCH STAGE - SHORTS

Each applicant may submit projects to more than one category, with a maximum of 3 projects per category.

𝟭. 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗠𝗦
A category open to short films of any theme, with a maximum duration of 20 minutes.
As part of the evaluation, the shooting script used during production will be reviewed. The script will be physically available in the festival
spaces.

AWARDS – COMPLETED SHORT FILMS
Best Screenplay Award (trophy + prize with partner TBA)
Students’ Jury Award (trophy + prize with partner TBA)
Best Story Award (plaque)
Best Dialogues Award (plaque)
Best Plot Award (plaque)

𝟭.𝟭 𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗜𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦
The Festival accepts both original works and adaptations of existing material.
Narrative short films of any genre are eligible, including animation.
Non-fiction works (e.g. music videos, documentaries, etc.) are not eligible.
Works by authors of all ages and nationalities are accepted, including both professionals and emerging filmmakers.

𝟭.𝟮 𝗥𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦
Maximum length: 20 minutes
Submission of the shooting script is mandatory
The script must be written in Italian or English and uploaded via the designated form

𝟭.𝟯 𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
Short films will be selected by the Festival’s artistic committee.
Selection criteria include: Originality, Narrative quality, Dialogue writing, Screenplay structure, Effectiveness of cinematic adaptation.
Selected films will be screened during the Festival.

𝟭.𝟰 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬 – 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗠𝗦
Submissions must be made exclusively via FilmFreeway.
The submission fee also serves as membership dues for Stolen Film – ETS for the year 2026.
Each applicant may submit up to 3 completed short films, with a separate submission for each film.
The shooting script is mandatory.
Failure to submit the script will result in disqualification.
After FilmFreeway submission, the shooting script must be uploaded at:
https://forms.gle/sFD4fbMS72Lvrr3g6
For selected films only, the following materials will be requested:
- High-quality screening file
- Author biography, filmography, and photo
- Italian and English subtitles (.srt)
- Film stills
- Posters and brochures
- Trailer (max 2 minutes)
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𝟮. 𝗣𝗜𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗘
The Pitch Stage aims to promote the work of emerging screenwriters by creating opportunities to meet the public and industry professionals,
including authors, editors, and production companies.

Pitch Stage Categories
2A – Feature Film Projects
2B – Short Film Projects

AWARDS – PITCH STAGE
Best Feature Film Pitch (plaque + prize with partner TBA)
Best Short Film Pitch (plaque + prize with partner TBA)
Awards will be granted by a jury of producers and independent production companies. Participating companies will be announced via the
Festival’s official channels.

𝟮.𝟭 𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗜𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗦
Narrative projects of any genre are accepted.
Non-fiction projects (e.g. documentaries, music videos) are excluded.

𝟮.𝟮 𝗥𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦
a. Projects must be the exclusive property of the author(s) and must not have been previously assigned to producers or third parties.
b. Adaptations are accepted only with proof of adaptation rights.
c. Projects already adapted into audiovisual works are not eligible.
d. Projects already in production are not eligible.
e. Projects must be written in Italian or English.

𝟮.𝟯 𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
Projects will be selected by the artistic committee based on: Originality, Narrative quality, Dialogue writing, Screenplay structure, Production
value. Finalists will pitch live during the Festival. Each author will have 10 minutes to present their project.
The Festival does not guarantee production of selected projects.

𝟮.𝗔 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬 – 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗠 𝗣𝗜𝗧𝗖𝗛
Up to 3 feature projects per applicant. Each project requires a separate submission.
A single PDF file must include:
- Logline
- Synopsis
- Story outline (max 10 pages)
- Optional visual materials (pitch deck, moodboard, trailer, hypothetical cast, etc.)
- Author bio (max 500 characters)
- Treatment (optional)
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IMPORTANT:
The PDF filename must exactly match the project title on FilmFreeway.
Submission link:
https://forms.gle/5C78dSf2TWCChQRr9

𝟮.𝗕 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬 – 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗠 𝗣𝗜𝗧𝗖𝗛
Up to 3 short film projects per applicant.Each project requires a separate submission.
A single PDF file must include:
- Logline
- Synopsis
- Story outline (max 10 pages)
- Screenplay (max 20 pages)
- Optional visual materials
- Author bio (max 500 characters)
Same filename rules apply.

𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦
Participants retain full rights to their works but grant the Festival a non-exclusive license for screening and promotional use.
Submission implies acceptance of all conditions, including:
- Promotional use of excerpts
- Non-refundable fees
- Mandatory membership with Stolen Film – ETS
- Jury decisions are final

𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗖𝗬
Personal data will be handled in accordance with Italian and EU privacy regulations.

𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦
The Festival reserves the right to amend these regulations.
Any disputes will fall under the jurisdiction of the Court of Ro

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗭𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗜 𝗘 𝗗𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗜
I partecipanti sono i detentori esclusivi dei diritti sulla sceneggiatura, sul cortometraggio e sui materiali relativi al Pitch Stage, ma concedono al Festival una licenza non esclusiva per la proiezione e la promozione delle opere durante il Festival, inclusi, a titolo esemplificativo, pubblicità, materiali di comunicazione. Ogni concorrente garantisce che la sceneggiatura e il cortometraggio non violino diritti di terzi, inclusi, ma non limitati a, diritti d’autore e marchi.

Iscrivendo il proprio progetto, il partecipante accetta le seguenti condizioni:
1) Il Written By Script & Film Festival potrà utilizzare parti del vostro cortometraggio per scopi promozionali.
2) Le quote di iscrizione non sono rimborsabili.
3) Al pagamento dell’iscrizione al festival corrisponde il tesseramento con l’associazione Stolen Film - ETS organizzatrice del festival, ottenendo così la possibilità di partecipare a tutte le future iniziative della suddetta associazione.
4) L'iscrizione non può essere ritirata dopo l'annuncio della selezione ufficiale.
5) Il produttore e/o l'autore, qualora il cortometraggio venga selezionato per la fase finale del festival, dovrà dichiarare di essere l'unico detentore di tutti i diritti relativi all’opera e che il film non contiene diritti di terzi.
6) I premi saranno conferiti a insindacabile giudizio della Giuria Tecnica, dalla Giuria Studenti, e dalla Giuria dei Produttori.

𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗖𝗬 𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗭𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗜
I dati personali forniti dai partecipanti saranno trattati in conformità con le normative italiane ed europee sulla privacy. I partecipanti sono responsabili della veridicità delle informazioni fornite e consapevoli che la violazione delle normative sul diritto d’autore comporterà l’esclusione dal Festival.

𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗭𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗜 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗜
Il Festival si riserva il diritto di modificare o integrare il presente regolamento in qualsiasi momento, previa comunicazione ufficiale. Inoltre, la Direzione Artistica del Festival si riserva il diritto di apportare variazioni di programma qualora queste si rendessero necessarie per la buona riuscita della manifestazione. Qualsiasi controversia derivante dall’applicazione del presente regolamento sarà risolta in via conciliativa, e qualora ciò non fosse possibile, sarà sottoposta alla giurisdizione esclusiva del foro competente di Roma.

𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗟𝗘𝗡 𝗙𝗜𝗟𝗠
L’Associazione Stolen Film - ETS è apartitica e si atterrà ai seguenti principi: assenza di fine di lucro, democraticità della struttura ed elettività delle cariche sociali. Per il perseguimento delle finalità civiche, solidaristiche e di utilità sociale l’Associazione svolge le seguenti attività di interesse generale di cui all’art. 5 comma 1 del Decreto Legislativo n. 117 del 2017 in favore di associati, loro familiari e terzi. Si occupa principalmente di promozione e diffusione della cultura e dei mestieri legati al cinema e all’audiovisivo, organizzando workshop, rassegne e festival. Per maggiori informazioni e statuto dell’associazione consulta il sito: https://stolenfilm.it/

Il Written By Script & Film Festival si impegna a dare visibilità al mestiere degli sceneggiatori e a creare un punto di riferimento per chiunque voglia esplorare, discutere e celebrare la scrittura cinematografica come cuore pulsante del linguaggio audiovisivo.

Per ulteriori informazioni visita il sito ufficiale del Festival.
https://stolenfilm.it/writtenby