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2026 Short Script Contest

Pre-register Deadline: January 30, 2026

The Film Pipeline Short Script Contest awards $5,000 and provides long-term opportunities for writers to get their material developed and financed.

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If you uploaded your material: your submission is confirmed and complete.

If you did not upload your material: deliver your material to entry@filmpipeline.com when you’re ready.

Writers may send an updated draft at any time before the October 30th deadline.

Winner and Finalists are announced on December 10th. Writers are sent a notification email after each announcement, but please check the site for results in case you miss that update. Details on awards, criteria, guidelines, and other FAQs can be found on the contest page.

Note that this contest is for short scripts only. Completed feature and pilot scripts may be submitted to Script Pipeline ScreenwritingTV Writing, or the First Look Project.

We look forward to reviewing your material.

Sincerely,

The Film Pipeline Team

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2026 Short Script Contest

Pre-register Deadline: January 30, 2026

The Film Pipeline Short Script Contest awards $5,000 and provides long-term opportunities for writers to get their material developed and financed.

2026 Short Film Contest

Pre-register Deadline: January 30, 2026

The Film Pipeline Short Film Contest seeks remarkable directors and diverse, engaging content, awarding $5,000 for best short narrative film.

Film Pipeline connects filmmakers and writers with agencies and executives, focusing on diverse storytelling and playing an active role in developing and promoting projects, reviewing thousands of submissions annually since its launch in 2018.
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