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
Virtual Pitch Fest Connections
Short
12 Month ISAconnect Membership
InkTip Prize Package
DIFF 2021 Star Pass
Professional Consultation
Virtual Pitch Fest Connections
TV Pilot
12 Month ISAconnect Membership
InkTip Prize Package
DIFF 2021 Star Pass
Professional Consultation
Virtual Pitch Fest Connections
Runner Up
Feature
12 Month ISAconnect Membership
DIFF 2021 Star Pass
Virtual Pitch Fest Connections
Short
12 Month ISAconnect Membership
DIFF 2021 Star Pass
Virtual Pitch Fest Connections
TV Pilot
12 Month ISAconnect Membership
DIFF 2021 Star Pass
Virtual Pitch Fest Connections
Finalists
Feature
DIFF 2021 Star Pass
Virtual Pitch Fest Connections
DIFF 2022 Script Coverage
Short
DIFF 2021 Star Pass
Virtual Pitch Fest Connections
DIFF 2022 Script Coverage
TV Pilot
DIFF 2021 Star Pass
Virtual Pitch Fest Connections
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.
Johnathan Brownlee
Director, producer, writer, actor and executive director for DIFF (Three Days In August, The Standoff at Sparrow Creek, Decoding Annie Parker)
Lou Hamou-Lhadj
Director and writer at Pixar Animation Studios (Borrowed Time, Wall-E, Toy Story 3, Brave, The Good Dinosaur, Incredibles 2, Onward, and Turning Red)
Jonathan Hurwitz
Writer for Disney Channel (Lizzie McGuire on Disney+, Spidey & His Amazing Friends for Marvel, and Andi Mack on Disney Channel)
Features
All early deadlines are eligible for our submit one, get one half off promotion.
From:
$75
Shorts
All early deadlines are eligible for our submit one, get one half off promotion.
From:
$55
TV Pilots
All early deadlines are eligible for our submit one, get one half off promotion.
From:
$65