Contest · 2026 competition closed 2026-09-16; results 2027-02-08. Off…
American Zoetrope Screenplay Competition
- Final deadline
- Sep 9, 2027
- Genres
- All genres
- Prize
- $5,000 grand prize; winner + 9 finalists considered by Zoetrope and partner agencies/producers.
- Page limit
- 140 pages
- Notable alumni
- 2025 winner 'Germaphobe in a Sex Club' (Jessica Ennis, Caitlin Cronenberg). 2026 guest judge Larry Karaszewski.
Deadlines and entry fees
- EarlyJul 15, 2026 · $40
- FinalSep 16, 2026 · $50
2026 competition closed 2026-09-16; results 2027-02-08. Official site: the 2027 competition will open June 1 (2027); deadlines and fees not announced. Fee tiers are the 2026 cycle (past).
Verified Oct 17, 2026 from the official page