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
Sony Pictures presents an innovative initiative aimed at discovering fiction series projects that address stories related to diversity and inclusion. We are looking for narratives that celebrate diversity, promote inclusion, and resonate in the Latin audiovisual market. This program represents a boost for these stories and an opportunity for new talents in the industry, who will benefit from a six-month learning process.
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PITCH - Sony Pictures Television
In collaboration with the film project incubator RUTA CRÍTICA, the Puerto Rico Film Festival invites the community of PUERTO RICO filmmakers to PRFF PITCH'24, as part of its INDUSTRIA PRFF'24 efforts. In this edition we seek to give exposure to fiction feature films and documentary feature films in development, in front of international and national professionals from the Industry, for feedback and the possibility of collaboration, development or co-production.
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PRFF - PITCH
The Another Way Film Festival Pitch Call is open until July 31, 2025. They seek feature-length projects in development, either fiction or documentary, addressing the ecosocial crisis and climate change as a main or secondary theme. Projects should last between 60 and 90 minutes. Registration is free and open since June 17.
The winner will receive €1,000 in cash, a €1,000 discount on camera equipment rental for one year, and a mentorship session focused on financial and economic viability through the Impulso Triodos Award. The final pitch will take place on October 17, 2025, during the festival’s 11th edition.
The jury includes experts in ecology, audiovisual production, and cultural finance. This call aims to support projects committed to the ecosocial crisis.
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Another Way Film Festival - PITCH
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
