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The Big Short Script
Short Screenplay Competition
A short screenplay competition seeking production-ready scripts ready to move “from page to screen.” Writers 18+ can submit original short films (15 pages max, any genre).
We’re looking for bold storytelling with industry-standard formatting and real-world producibility. Winning scripts are actively sought for fall 2026 production.
Winner
- • $10,000 total funding ($5,000 prize + $5,000 from Script Anatomy)
- • Two 4-day industry passes
- • Live table read at festival (April 25, 2026)
- • One-on-one mentorship with Kevin Townsley (Script Anatomy)
- • Script Anatomy Feature Development Lab
- • Fiscal sponsorship from StreamFest Society
- • iPad Pro (M4, 2024)
2nd Place
- • Industry passes
- • Script Anatomy video workshops
3rd Place
- • Industry passes
- • Script Anatomy video workshops
submission requirements
Eligibility
- Must be 18+ years old
- Original, unpublished work
- Never placed in other competitions
Format
- Any genre, 15 pages maximum
- Industry-standard formatting required
Timeline
- Opens: February 2, 2025
- Early bird ($10): Through February 14
- Final deadline ($20): March 16
- Finalists announced: Late March
- Festival dates: April 23–26, 2026