Tier 3
San Francisco CA, United States
Last verified 12 June 2026
Our screenplay contest has the goal of expanding our filmmaker reach. We are very excited for screenwriters to participate in the festival and we promote them right alongside our films. Competition winners and finalists receive entry fee waivers to submit the finished films for consideration to the San Francisco Independent Film Festival. Participants will also enjoy live reads, parties, panels, film screenings and more.
The main submission deadline for San Francisco IndieFest Screenplay Competition is around 31 December 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to San Francisco IndieFest Screenplay Competition costs from USD 40 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. San Francisco IndieFest Screenplay Competition accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
San Francisco IndieFest Screenplay Competition takes place in San Francisco CA, United States.
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