Which script is better, the tragic drama or the slapstick comedy? Is the frightening horror script better than the family story about a lost dog?

Screenplay festival has created categories for the various popular movie genres. It is not only more fair that a writer's script competes within its own genre, but it is also far more useful for producers, directors and investors interested in specific genres to be able to look at the award winners of that particular category.

Official Categories for Screenplay Festival:

• Action / Adventure
• Comedy
• Drama
• Family
• Thriller / Horror

It is the writer’s decision as to which category or categories to enter. Screenplays will only compete in the categories selected by their author. To view the Entrance Fees for entering your script in multiple categories, please read the Rules.

"Screenplay Festival was the first (and only) contest my screenplay was entered in, and needless to say, I was thrilled with the results!  The entire experience was wonderful, including the added bonus of attending the follow-up pitch sessions!"

Catherine Paul, UPRISING - In The Midst Of Darkness
Honorable Mention Winner, 2004

"Screenplay Festival's range of categories is a real asset. My script was a quirky black comedy, and it wouldn't make sense to pit it against a drama or family film. Thanks for the recognition!"

Nicholas Turner, Hotline
Honorable Mention Winner, 2003