THE
BOLLYWOOD
INTERNATIONAL SCREENWRITING COMPETITION
2025 COMPETITION NOW OPEN
FREE ENTRY
Helping Screenwriters Succeed
YOUR STEP TO SUCCESS
Recognition. Development. Marketing. Networking.
20 Winners Selected
1 First Prize Winner
3 Second Prize Winners
6 Third Prize Winners
10 Special Mentions
Script Showcase
Competition scripts are promoted to active and influential members of the industry.
Networking Hub
We strive to be a networking hub to create connections with leaders in the industry.
A WORLD CLASS EVENT.
The Bollywood International Screenwriting Competition is your stepping stone to the world. Are you writing for Bollywood, Hollywood, Nihon Eiga, U.K., China, South Korea, France, Germany, Spain, Australia or Mexico markets? Yes, you are all invited! All genres can compete, feature length and short scripts : Thriller, Western, Horror, Musical, Comedy, Action/Adventure, Romantic Comedy, Drama, Sci-fi and Fantasy …and in all languages. We work with forward-looking writers, producers, directors and actors who understand that joining the global economy is key to drive innovation and spur growth and it all begins with a script.
HOW IT WORKS
1. Submission
Submit your work for free to a panel of filmmakers, producers and writers.
2. Selection
Our panel makes a selection for the finalists.
3. Finalists
Panel selects 1st, 2nd. 3rd place winners and 10 special mentions.
4. The Festival
Finalists are invited to network and showcase their work.
5. Winners
Awards are presented to the winners.
SUBMIT YOUR SCRIPT
Yes a synopsis is important.
We accept and work with all genres, feature and short scripts – Thriller, Western, Horror, Comedy, Action/Adventure, Romantic Comedy, Drama, Sci-fi and Fantasy
No.There is no fee for entry.
Yes you can submit as many scripts as you want.
We accept scripts in any language.
In fact, submitting your script to our competition can provide you with proof of authorship for you and your script. We keep records of all scripts submitted, when and by whom.