• Special Entry: January 30, 2025 - $25
• Pre-register: March 25, 2025 - $30
• Early: June 5, 2025 - $40
• Regular: September 10, 2025 - $50
• Late: September 25, 2025 - $55
• Extended: October 24, 2025 - $65

Can I update the script after entering?

Yes, we’ll accept updated drafts any time, at no extra fee. We would need to receive the script by the contest’s final deadline.

As such, it's highly recommended to register as early as possible and take advantage of a lower entry fee.

Do you accept international entries?

Of course! Proud to say, many of our former winners and finalists have come from the UK, Australia, Japan ... across the globe. Writers worldwide are welcome to participate in this and any Film Pipeline, Script Pipeline, or Book Pipeline contest.

If my short script is already produced, can I submit?

The contest only accepts short scripts that have not been produced at the time of entry. Anything that has already been produced and circulated in any capacity would not qualify. However, scripts produced after the date of entry are still eligible for awards and may remain in contest.

Finished films may be submitted to the Short Film Contest.

What kinds of short scripts are allowed?

Any genre, including stories based on true events and experimental work. We’re looking primarily for great storytelling and diverse, fresh concepts. Worth noting: "weird stuff with emotion and heart" is absolutely fine (and encouraged!).

Can I submit additional material with the script?

Yes, writers can include supplemental materials (such as a synopsis, an outline for a feature version, etc.) along with their short script. You can email those materials direct to our coordinator. There’s no formatting requirement for supplemental materials, but we’d prefer they be sent as a PDF.

Do I get feedback?

Feedback for the Film Pipeline contests is kept internal. However, for script notes, writers may request the short script notes service via the Script Pipeline Workshop.

Do I retain the rights to my script?

All rights remain with the entrant, regardless of the final contest results. For circulation, scripts aren’t sent to anyone outside of Film Pipeline without the writer’s consent.

Contact our contest coordinator with any other questions.