AWARDS & PRIZES
The Marco Polo Award for Best Story.
Our highest honor, presented to the single most outstanding project across our three primary categories: Best Feature Script, Best Short Script, and Best Television Script (Pilot). Winning this award is designed to be a catalyst for your career.
$1,000
INDUSTRY PACKAGE
Tailored strictly for market visibility and professional development.
THE VENICE SHOWCASEA dedicated campaign across our digital channels and an exclusive, in-depth interview published on our platform. We put you and your portfolio directly in front of our audience of filmmakers, producers, and festival partners.
ELITE SCRIPT EVALUATIONA rigorous, secondary review of your winning draft by a working industry professional. You will receive advanced notes designed to elevate your project and prepare it perfectly for high-stakes written pitches.
FESTIVAL NETWORK WAIVERSZero-cost entry to our upcoming global festival circuit and priority consideration within our partner network.
SELECTION TIERS & GUARANTEED VALUE
A transparent scoring system.
We operate on a transparent scoring system to maintain our high curatorial standards and ensure every submitter gets real value for their fee.
Category WinnerSCORE 7.5+
Your script stood out for its structural brilliance and unique voice, dominating your submission category.
Winner's diplomaLaurel10-point analysis
Official FinalistSCORE UP TO 7.4
Though you missed the top spot, your writing caught our jury's attention and proves you are a talent worth watching.
Finalist's diplomaLaurel10-point analysis