Screenplay Competitions
Your script.
Produced.
Submit your screenplay. Win production funding.
See your vision on screen.
Top Shelf
Your screenplay deserves the spotlight. Submit your script or idea for a chance to have it produced with a budget up to $1.5 million.
Grand Prize
$1.5M Budget
Deadline
Sept 30, 2026
Entry Fee
1-2 Tokens
Total Winners
16
Full Production
Your winning screenplay produced in 2025-2026. Choose your level of involvement.
5 Runner-Ups
$50K post-production grants
10 Runner-Ups
Pro development sessions
Ideas Welcome
Don't have a finished script? Submit your concept.
How competitions work
Simple submission process, professional judging, real production.
Submit
Upload your screenplay or pitch your idea through our portal.
Review
Industry professionals and AI tools evaluate every submission.
Announce
Winners announced at the Scriptini Sundance Mixer.
Produce
Grand prize winner gets their script produced with full budget.
Why enter a New Hollywood competition?
Real production, not just recognition
Unlike traditional contests that offer cash prizes, our grand prize is actual production of your screenplay with a real budget.
Industry connections
All finalists gain access to our network of producers, financiers, and industry professionals through exclusive events.
Fair, transparent judging
Every submission receives a thorough review using our AI-assisted coverage tools combined with human industry expertise.
Ideas welcome
Don't have a finished screenplay? Submit your concept and we'll develop it if selected.
Coming Soon
More competitions launching in 2026
Shorts, verticals, genre-specific competitions, and more. Sign up to be notified.
Short Film Sprint
15-minute shorts with micro-budget production prizes.
Genre Showdown
Monthly genre-focused competitions: horror, sci-fi, thriller.
Verticals
Category-focused competitions with development funding.
Want to host a competition?
Partner with New Hollywood to create custom competitions for your brand or organization.
Get in TouchReady to submit?
Top Shelf is open for entries. Don't miss your chance.
Deadline: September 30, 2026