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ZED FEST FILM FESTIVAL
SHORT SCREENPLAY COMPETITION (10 to 30 Pages)
ZED FEST FILM FESTIVAL
FEATURE SCREENPLAY COMPETITION
(31 to 120 Pages)
Entry Price $30
Entry Price $50
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ZED FEST FILM FESTIVAL FEATURE SCREENPLAY COMPETITION 2026
TOP PRIZES
1st PLACE $500
2nd PLACE $300
Instructions for Feature Screenplays:
Screenplays must be feature length no less than 31 pages and no more than 120 pages.
All screenplays must be written in English. Screenplays should be in 12 point Courier font and must be
pages numbered. Only online PDF submissions will be accepted. not be accepted.
Any revisions after submission will
ZED FEST FILM FESTIVAL SHORT SCREENPLAY COMPETITION 2026
TOP PRIZES
1st PLACE $100
1st PLACE $75
Instructions for Short Screenplays:
Short Screenplays must be no less than 10 pages and no more than 30 pages.All screenplays
must be written in English. Screenplays should be in 12 point Courier font and pages
must be numbered. Only online PDF submissions will be accepted. Any revisions after
submission will not be accepted
ZED FEST FILM FESTIVAL SCREENPLAY COMPETITION 2026
Entry Deadlines
Early Bird Deadline
Feb 28, 2026
Spring Deadline
April 28, 2026
Regular Deadline
July 28, 2026
Summer Deadline
Septem Aug 25, 2026 29, 2023
Fall Deadline
Septem Sep 29, 2026 9, 2023
Screenplay Deadline
October 17, 2026
Final Screenplay Deadline
Nov 17,2026
Screenplay Deadline
Dec 1,2026
Extended Final Screenplay Deadline
Dec 21,2026
Screenplay Winners Announced
Dec 30, 2026
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ZED FEST FILM FESTIVAL SCREENPLAY COMPETITION
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SPECIAL AWARD
THE ZED FEST FILM FESTIVAL
MARY SHELLEY GOTHIC SCREENWRITING AWARD
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (30 August 1797 – 1 February 1851)
was an English novelist, short story writer, dramatist, essayist, biographer, and travel writer. Her stories have inspired countless authors and filmmakers.
All screenplay lengths submissions are eligible for this award.
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ZED FEST FILM FESTIVAL SCREENPLAY GENRES
Horror
Suspense
Supernatural
Drama
Science Fiction
Fantasy
Action/Adventure
Art house
ZED FEST FILM FESTIVAL FEATURE SCREENPLAY COMPETITION 2026
Screenplays must be feature length no less than 31 pages and no more than 120 pages. All screenplays must be written in English. Screenplays should be in 12 point Courier font and pages must be numbered. Only online PDF submissions will be accepted. Any revisions after submission will not be accepted.
TOP PRIZES
1st PLACE $500
2nd PLACE $300
ZED FEST FILM FESTIVAL SHORT SCREENPLAY COMPETITION 2026
Short Screenplays must be no less than 10 pages and no more than 30 pages. All screenplays must be written in English. Screenplays should be in 12 point Courier font and pages must be numbered. Only online PDF submissions will be accepted. Any revisions after submission will not be accepted.
Sorry, we do not waive entry fees. Please do not ask. Since this is a competition based film festival, it would not be fair to all of the other contestants who have paid their entry fees to allow a submission to enter for free.
Final Screenplay
Deadline Dec 22,2026
To Enter: Download and return
the screenplay contest rules and release.pdf.
Fill it out completely and
email it to: zedfest@gmail.com include a copy with your submission
Screenplay contest submissions will not be
accepted until we receive full payment and a signed, completed rules and
release form.
Instructions for Online Fillable Rules and Release PDF Form: Fill out the form online then print as pdf that saves it as a pdf all filled out. You then email it to us as a PDF attachment to zedfest@gmail.com.
Instructions for Online Fillable Rules and Release PDF Form:
You fill out the form online then print as pdf that saves it as a pdf all filled out. You then email it to us as a PDF attachment to zedfest@gmail.com.
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