AFF’s Script Competitions identify emerging, new writers of unparalleled talent each year. With a reputation as the premiere script competition in the world, AFF is trusted by studios, agents, and executives all across the industry to identify the storytellers of tomorrow. With all script submissions evaluated blindly and carefully by our panel of industry judges, AFF winners annually reflect a vast diversity of talent and tend to combat the industry’s trends of exclusivity. To put it simply, AFF values a great story above all else. As a bonus, AFF winners receive much more than our coveted bronze typewriter award, as our Festival team works hard to curate opportunities and experiences to catapult writers into life-changing careers.

AFF’s Script Competitions are open to features, original pilots, teleplay specs, stage plays, shorts, digital series, and fiction podcasts. For over 3 decades, our script competitions have worked to merge the gap between craft and career by connecting emerging talent with meaningful opportunities, mentorship, and real access. Competition Fellowship partners include Valhalla Entertainment, The Donners’ Company, AMC Networks, Starburns Industries, and YMH Studios, to name a few.

Early Bird Deadline ($60): 3/27/26
Regular Deadline ($70): 4/24/26
Late Deadline ($90): 5/27/26

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