Screenwriting competition
The Broaden Your Horizons screenwriting competition is designed to inspire writers to keep writing. One great story simply isn't enough to advance in this industry. That is why we make the multiple submissions process easier and more affordable. Our winners also enjoy a cultural escape to work on their next big hit.
DIFF's Screenplay Competition is currently accepting submissions for feature films, short films, and TV pilots.
All entries are eligible for optional feedback from professional readers (highly recommended).
Let us help improve your scripts while you grow your portfolio.
Grand Prize
Feature
Writer's Enrichment Cruise
12 Month ISAconnect Membership
InkTip Prize Package
DIFF 2021 Star Pass
Professional Consultation
Industry Connections (Virtual Pitch Fest)
Short
12 Month ISAconnect Membership
InkTip Prize Package
DIFF 2021 Star Pass
Professional Consultation
Industry Connections (Virtual Pitch Fest)
TV Pilot
12 Month ISAconnect Membership
InkTip Prize Package
DIFF 2021 Star Pass
Professional Consultation
Industry Connections (Virtual Pitch Fest)
Runner Up
Feature
12 Month ISAconnect Membership
DIFF 2021 Star Pass
Industry Connections (Virtual Pitch Fest)
Short
12 Month ISAconnect Membership
DIFF 2021 Star Pass
Industry Connections (Virtual Pitch Fest)
TV Pilot
12 Month ISAconnect Membership
DIFF 2021 Star Pass
Industry Connections (Virtual Pitch Fest)
Finalists
Feature
DIFF 2021 Star Pass
Industry Connections (Virtual Pitch Fest)
DIFF 2022 Script Coverage
Short
DIFF 2021 Star Pass
Industry Connections (Virtual Pitch Fest)
DIFF 2022 Script Coverage
TV Pilot
DIFF 2021 Star Pass
Industry Connections (Virtual Pitch Fest)
DIFF 2022 Script Coverage
judges
Each reader is an experienced industry professional (award-winning writers, producers, managers and agents) who will evaluate each script based on the strength of plot, characterization, format, originality, style, dialogue, pacing and current market potential. Scorecard will be provided after winners are announced.
Aaron Rahsaan Thomas
Producer, director, and award-winning TV and film Screenwriter (S.W.A.T., Numb3rs and CSI:NY on CBS, Southland on TNT, Sleepy Hollow on FOX, The Get Down on Netflix, and Friday Night Lights on NBC)
Jana Sue Memel
Academy Award winning producer, writer, and director (Ray’s Male Heterosexual Dance Hall, Lieberman in Love, So I married an Axe Murder))
Johnathan Brownlee
Director, producer, writer, actor and Founder of Torfoot Films (Three Days In August, The Standoff at Sparrow Creek, Decoding Annie Parker)
Jonathan Hurwitz
Writer for Disney Channel (Lizzie McGuire on Disney+, Spidey & His Amazing Friends for Marvel, and Andi Mack on Disney Channel)
Bill Kelly
Screenwriter (Enchanted, Premonition, Blast From the Past)
Features
All early deadlines are eligible for our submit one, get one half off promotion.
From:
$95
Shorts
All early deadlines are eligible for our submit one, get one half off promotion.
From:
$75
TV Pilots
All early deadlines are eligible for our submit one, get one half off promotion.
From:
$85