The Hollywood Storytellers Script Competition is an international screenwriting contest open to feature films, shorts, and TV pilots across all genres. The submission deadline is November 2, 2025. Scripts must be submitted in English as PDFs and meet standard length requirements per category. The jury consists of industry professionals from major studios such as Disney, Netflix, and Warner Bros. Participants can optionally request executive feedback with a free resubmission option. Winners receive laurels, certificates, industry exposure, and an invitation to attend the live event in Los Angeles on March 21 and 22, 2026. This festival is a valuable opportunity for screenwriters seeking visibility, networking, and direct access to Hollywood professionals. Entry fees range from $28 to $80 USD, with discounts available.
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Festival de cine Hollywood Storytellers - CONCURSO DE GUIÓN
El Certamen Internacional de Guion Corto ABCGuionistas abre su octava edición con la colaboración de Altamedia Studios, el Instituto del Cine Madrid, además de las marcas Marca de Autor y Un Verano de Guion.
El concurso tiene como finalidad promover la creación de guiones de cortometraje en español y la visibilidad de sus autores. Está abierto a guionistas noveles y profesionales de cualquier país que quieran mostrar su talento narrativo, ganando visibilidad y siendo recompensados por escribir.
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VIII Concurso Internacional de Guion de Cortometraje Abcguionistas
Sony Pictures presenta una iniciativa innovadora dirigida a descubrir proyectos de series de ficción que abordan historias con temáticas vinculadas a la diversidad e inclusión. Buscamos narrativas que celebren la diversidad, promuevan la inclusión y resuenen en el mercado audiovisual latino. Este programa representa un impulso para estas historias y una oportunidad para nuevos talentos en la industria, que podrán beneficiarse de un proceso de aprendizaje de seis meses.
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PITCH - Sony Pictures Television
The Darkroom 2026 program, organized by the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) through its professional market CineMart, is aimed at feature films and immersive media projects that are in an advanced stage of editing or post-production. It focuses on Work in Progress projects, providing a professional platform to showcase films that are not yet fully completed. Short films or fully finished films with distribution already in place are not accepted.
The event will take place in Rotterdam, Netherlands, during IFFR Pro / CineMart from January 31 to February 4, 2026. The call was international, allowing submissions from any country, with no restrictions on cinematic genre; fiction, documentary, and hybrid projects are welcome.
The submission deadline was October 19, 2025, so the call is now closed. Darkroom offers a unique opportunity to connect with industry professionals, receive expert feedback, and prepare projects for international release or distribution.
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Darkroom - IFFR
The American Film Market (AFM) 2025 will take place from November 11 to 16 in Los Angeles, California. It is one of the most important independent film markets globally, where distribution, financing, and promotion deals worth billions of dollars are made.
The event gathers producers, distributors, buyers, and industry professionals to present projects, network, and participate in specialized conferences and panels. Key activities include the Pitch Conference, where filmmakers can present projects through a two-minute video, and support programs for film sales companies.
The call is open to film professionals interested in showcasing, financing, or selling cinematic projects. It provides an opportunity to expand networks, gain international visibility, and understand trends in the independent film market. Participation enables strategic connections with key global industry players and access to practical insights on film production, distribution, and marketing.
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American Film Market
