Submit.
SUBMIT YOUR FILMS & SCREENPLAYS TO B!TCHFEST TODAY!
We’re now accepting FILM and SCREENPLAY submissions for B!tchFest Season 3! Films are accepted exclusively through FilmFreeway! Screenplays can be entered via FilmFreewayor through the Stage 32 Global Contest Hub. Enter B!tchFest today and join the community—together, we can rewrite the rules!
SUBMISSION FEES BY DEADLINE
FEATURE FILM
(50+ Minutes)
Kick-Off Deadline - $40
Early Deadline - $45
Regular Deadline - $50
Late Deadline - $55
Last Minute Deadline - $60
Extended Deadline - $65
Final Deadline - $70
SHORT FILM
(1 - 50 Minutes)
Kick-Off Deadline - $30
Early Deadline - $35
Regular Deadline - $40
Late Deadline - $45
Last Minute Deadline - $50
Extended Deadline - $55
Final Deadline - $60
DOCUMENTARY FILM
(Any Length)
Kick-Off Deadline - $35
Early Deadline - $40
Regular Deadline - $45
Late Deadline - $50
Last Minute Deadline - $55
Extended Deadline - $60
Final Deadline - $65
STUDENT FILM
(Any Length)
Kick-Off Deadline - $30
Early Deadline - $35
Regular Deadline - $40
Late Deadline - $45
Last Minute Deadline - $50
Extended Deadline - $55
Final Deadline - $60
LGBTQIA+ FILM
(Any Length)
Kick-Off Deadline - $35
Early Deadline - $40
Regular Deadline - $45
Late Deadline - $50
Last Minute Deadline - $55
Extended Deadline - $60
Final Deadline - $65
FEMALE-DIRECTED FILM
(Any Length)
Kick-Off Deadline - $35
Early Deadline - $40
Regular Deadline - $45
Late Deadline - $50
Last Minute Deadline - $55
Extended Deadline - $60
Final Deadline - $65
TV PILOT & WEB-SERIES
(Up to 60 Minutes)
Kick-Off Deadline - $35
Early Deadline - $40
Regular Deadline - $45
Late Deadline - $50
Last Minute Deadline - $55
Extended Deadline - $60
Final Deadline - $65
COMEDY SHORT FILM
(1 - 50 Minutes)
Kick-Off Deadline - $30
Early Deadline - $35
Regular Deadline - $40
Late Deadline - $45
Last Minute Deadline - $50
Extended Deadline - $55
Final Deadline - $60
MUSIC VIDEO
(1 - 20 Minutes)
Kick-Off Deadline - $25
Early Deadline - $30
Regular Deadline - $35
Late Deadline - $40
Last Minute Deadline - $45
Extended Deadline - $50
Final Deadline - $55
FEATURE SCREENPLAY
(60 - 130 Pages)
Kick-Off Deadline - $45
Early Deadline - $50
Regular Deadline - $55
Late Deadline - $60
Last Minute Deadline - $65
Extended Deadline - $70
Final Deadline - $75
SHORT SCREENPLAY
(Under 60 Pages)
Kick-Off Deadline - $30
Early Deadline - $35
Regular Deadline - $40
Late Deadline - $45
Last Minute Deadline - $50
Extended Deadline - $55
Final Deadline - $60
LGBTQIA+ SCREENPLAY
(Any Length)
Kick-Off Deadline - $40
Early Deadline - $45
Regular Deadline - $50
Late Deadline - $55
Last Minute Deadline - $60
Extended Deadline - $65
Final Deadline - $70
FEMALE-DRIVEN SCREENPLAY
(Any Length)
Kick-Off Deadline - $40
Early Deadline - $45
Regular Deadline - $50
Late Deadline - $55
Last Minute Deadline - $60
Extended Deadline - $65
Final Deadline - $70
FIRST-TIME SCREENWRITER SCREENPLAY
(Any Length)
Kick-Off Deadline - $40
Early Deadline - $45
Regular Deadline - $50
Late Deadline - $55
Last Minute Deadline - $60
Extended Deadline - $65
Final Deadline - $70
COMEDY SCREENPLAY
(Any Length)
Kick-Off Deadline - $40
Early Deadline - $45
Regular Deadline - $50
Late Deadline - $55
Last Minute Deadline - $60
Extended Deadline - $65
Final Deadline - $70
DRAMA SCREENPLAY
(Any Length)
Kick-Off Deadline - $40
Early Deadline - $45
Regular Deadline - $50
Late Deadline - $55
Last Minute Deadline - $60
Extended Deadline - $65
Final Deadline - $70
HORROR / THRILLER SCREENPLAY
(Any Length)
Kick-Off Deadline - $40
Early Deadline - $45
Regular Deadline - $50
Late Deadline - $55
Last Minute Deadline - $60
Extended Deadline - $65
Final Deadline - $70
ROMANCE SCREENPLAY
(Any Length)
Kick-Off Deadline - $40
Early Deadline - $45
Regular Deadline - $50
Late Deadline - $55
Last Minute Deadline - $60
Extended Deadline - $65
Final Deadline - $70
TV PILOT SCRIPT
(1/2 or 1 HR Format)
Kick-Off Deadline - $35
Early Deadline - $40
Regular Deadline - $45
Late Deadline - $50
Last Minute Deadline - $55
Extended Deadline - $60
Final Deadline - $65
STAGE PLAY SCRIPT
(Any Length)
Kick-Off Deadline - $40
Early Deadline - $45
Regular Deadline - $50
Late Deadline - $55
Last Minute Deadline - $60
Extended Deadline - $65
Final Deadline - $70
AWARDS CATEGORIES
The entry fee is applicable per category. By submitting your film to any of the film categories, it not only qualifies your project for festival consideration, but it also enables your Cast and Crew to be considered for the Cast & Crew Awards free of charge.
Film Awards
Best Feature Film (50+ Minutes)
Best Short Film (1 - 50 Minutes)
Best Comedy Short Film (1 - 50 Minutes)
Best Documentary Film (Any Length)
Best Student Film (Any Length)
Best LGBTQIA+ Film (Any Length)
Best Female-Directed Film (Any Length)
Best TV Pilot Episode (1/2 or 1 HR Format)
Best Web Series Episode (Up to 60 Minutes)
Best Music Video (1 - 20 Minutes)
Screenwriting Awards
Best Feature Screenplay (60 - 130 Pages)
Best Short Screenplay (Under 60 Pages)
Best LGBTQIA+ Screenplay (Any Length)
Best Female-Driven Screenplay (Any Length)
Best Comedy Screenplay (Any Length)
Best Drama Screenplay (Any Length)
Best Horror/Thriller Screenplay (Any Length)
Best Romance Screenplay (Any Length)
Best First-Time Screenwriter (Any Length)
Best TV Pilot Script (1/2 or 1 HR Script Format)
Best Stage Play Script (Any Length)
Cast & Crew Awards
Grand Jury Award
Best Performance
Best Actress
Best Actor
Best Director
Best Cinematography
Best Producer
Best Edit / VFX
Best Original Score
SUBMISSION DEADLINES & ANNOUNCEMENT DATES
Submission Deadlines
Submissions Open | April 6th, 2026
Kick-Off Deadline | April 28th, 2026
Early Deadline | June 2nd, 2026
Regular Deadline | July 2nd, 2026
Late Deadline | August 4th, 2026
Last Minute Deadline | September 8th, 2026
Extended Deadline | October 13th, 2026
Final Deadline | November 17th, 2026
Announcement Dates
Festival Tickets Go On Sale | December 6th, 2026
Screenplay Semifinalists, Finalists, Runners-up & Winners Announced | January 11th, 2027
Film Semifinalists, Finalists, Runners-up & Winners Announced | January 11th, 2027
Cast & Crew Award Winners Announced | January 11th, 2027
All Film Category Winners Final Screeners Due | February 2nd, 2027
Festival Event Date | February 27th, 2027