The festival's top prize, for the one script that stands above the rest across Feature, Short and Television. Built to move a career forward.
$1,000
INDUSTRY PACKAGE
THE VENICE SHOWCASEA dedicated digital campaign and an exclusive, in-depth interview published on our platform.
ELITE SCRIPT EVALUATIONA rigorous secondary review of your winning draft by a working industry professional.
PARTNER FESTIVAL WAIVERSZero-cost entry to selected partner festivals and priority consideration with our industry partners.
7.5+ Category Winner≤ 7.4 Official Finalist
02 · WHAT YOU GET
A fee should buy you more than a shot at a trophy
Every Finalist and Winner gets a full written analysis of the script, from the premise and the structure to the characters and the dialogue.
10
point analysis for every Finalist and Winner. The kind of notes that usually come with a consultant's invoice.
03 · THE INDUSTRY
Pitched directly to the people who make films
We pitch the best scripts from each season directly to our established industry partners, connecting your work with industry professionals ranging from top-tier indie filmmakers to Oscar and BAFTA-winning directors.
Your scriptSubmitted on FilmFreeway, read and scored by our jury.
The juryWorking screenwriters, directors and producers. 10-point written analysis.
Industry partnersThe season's best scripts pitched to our industry partners.
A directorIndie filmmakers to Oscar and BAFTA winners, looking for material.
04 · CATEGORIES
Four formats. Nine genre and special categories
Every genre and special category is open to all formats. Scripts in English or Italian, as PDF or Word.
A curated portfolio of high-potential screenplays. We connect independent directors and producers directly with elite, vetted stories ready for the screen. No gatekeepers and no endless slush piles.
Submissions open on FilmFreeway. Need an answer immediately? Our Priority Review returns your official selection status within exactly 72 hours, with full eligibility for every award.
