Guidelines & Criteria
How to enter — and what we're looking for.
Category One
Beginning Screenwriters
For new and first-time writers who have not previously sold or optioned a feature screenplay. Your break starts here.
Category Two
Established Filmmakers
For professional and produced writers ready to put their next faith & values feature in front of buyers. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
What the judges look for
01 A compelling, entertaining story with genuine craft and structure.
02 A spiritually uplifting, redemptive worldview.
03 A story that increases love or understanding of God.
04 Marketability — a film a studio would actually want to make.
What the judges look for
✓ A completed feature-length screenplay in standard format (PDF).
✓ A title page and a one-line logline.
✓ A signed release agreement.
✓ Your entry fee, submitted per screenplay.
Please Note
Read and accept the full Rules of Entry and Release Statement before submitting. Entrants may not contact the judges during the competition.