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The 2026 Kairos Prize

Dates & Deadlines:

July 20, 2026 - Entries Open
August 31, 2026 - Early Bird Deadline - $60
September 30, 2026 - Regular Deadline - $75
October 20, 2026 - Late Entry Deadline - $100
October 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM - Submissions Closed

*Surcharge for Extended Scripts > 130 pages - $20

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The 2026 Kairos Prize opens July 20th! Submit your screenplay for a chance to win. Enter your email below to stay up to date on competition news and announcements.

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Submission Form - 2026

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What Category is This Submission For?
- Kairos Prize - (For Beginner Screenwriters)
- Kairos Pro - (For Screenwriters Who’ve Sold a Script for $5,000 or More)
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Optional: Would You Like to Receive a Detailed Analysis Back from a Judge?
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Receive a 400-600 word analysis back from a Round 1 judge for $300. The analysis will be emailed to you within 30 days of your script submission if you choose this feature.
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Logline:*
Please make this no more than 2 sentences. Your log line should clearly define the nature of your script and not be a tagline.
Synopsis:
Please provide a short synopsis of no more than 300 words. Your entry will not be judged on this synopsis.
May we make your submitted script available to producers after the competition has concluded?
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Upload Script*
Accepted file types: pdf, pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB.

Please upload a pdf of your script. Scripts must be under 130 pages. We will accept scripts up to 150 pages (not counting the title page) – however we charge an additional $20 for scripts exceeding 130 pages.

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The 2026 Kairos Prize

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Submission Form - 2026

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