Today’s Submittable Writing Deadlines: October 3rd

October 3, 2025 festreviews Submittable Deadlines Today's Submittable Writing Deadlines: October 3rd

CRIME Poetry Submission
https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/301187/crime-poetry-submission

47th President of the United States Poetry Contest Free

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/317970/47th-president-of-the-united-states-poetry-contest-free

1pg. PSYCHO-DRAMA SCREENPLAY Contest (everyone wins)
https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/331476/1pg-psycho-drama-screenplay-contest-everyone-wins

1pg. SCI-FI SHORT STORY Contest (everyone wins)
https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/331433/1pg-sci-fi-short-story-contest-everyone-wins

DRAMA STAGE PLAY Writing Contest (get play performed by professional actors)

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/331382/drama-stage-play-writing-contest-get-play-performed-by-professional-actors

BIOGRAPHY Screenplay Festival
https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/314076/biography-screenplay-festival

LGBTQ+ Short Story Festival

6000-8000 Words

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/314067/lgbtq-short-story-festival-6000-8000-words-everyone-wins

4000-6000 Words

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/314066/lgbtq-short-story-festival-4000-6000-words-everyone-wins

2000-4000 Words

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/314065/lgbtq-short-story-festival-2000-4000-words-everyone-wins

0-2000 Words

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/314064/lgbtq-short-story-festival-0-2000-words-everyone-wins

Food & Drink Novel Festival

Full Novel Submission

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/314012/food-drink-full-novel-festival

1st Chapter Submission

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/314013/food-drink-1st-chapter-novel-festival

Novel Transcript Video Reading Submission

https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/314014/food-drink-novel-video-transcript-reading

Today’s FilmFreeway (5 STAR) Testimonial: ENVIRONMENTAL Film & Screenplay Festival

Submit to the Festival via FilmFreeway:

This film festival to me is one of the most important festivals- not just because of the theme, which in an of itself is crucial to our world, but because of the thoughtful way the festival team creates a sense of community and exploration. I highly recommend this festival.

October 2025 Toronto DOCUMENTARY Film Festival Testimonials

October 3, 2025 festreviews filmfreeway, FilmFreeway Review October 2025 Toronto DOCUMENTARY Film Festival Testimonials

DEADLINE TODAY: Submit to the Festival via FilmFreeway:

It was wonderful working with this film festival. They are responsive and enthusiastic. I was honoured to have Beat Keepers: The Next Chapter recognized for best short film as well. Thank you!

The Toronto & Los Angeles Documentary Festival will always hold a special place in my heart. It’s a platform that truly celebrates the power of storytelling and the beauty of authentic cinema. Having Made in Paradise voted as the BEST NATURE FILM at this incredible festival is an honor beyond words. Thank you for creating a space where filmmakers and their work can thrive.

Thank you Toronto/Los Angeles Documentary Feature & Short Film Festival for the award and selection this year of my short film “Terra Draconis: posterity and prosperity of fossils in the modern age”! It has been an honor to be a part of your festival. I only wish I could have been there in person this year.

The Toronto Documentary Feature and Short Film Festival is absolutely amazing! It gave my short film a lot of opportunities to be screened and to receive audience’s feedback which is the most important aspect for me. I truly recommend to submit to this Festival! Thank you for the caring you had towards my short film!

Great communication from this Festival – they were totally on it! Feedback from audience reviews extremely honest and helpful. I would highly reccommend it. Gabi Lowe Executive Producer of the Documentary “Get Me To 21 – The Jenna Lowe Story”

Q&A After Screening: ANIMATION Toronto September 2025 Festival

October 2, 2025October 2, 2025 festreviews film festival, film festival reviews, Today's Film Festival Q&A After Screening: ANIMATION Toronto September 2025 Festival

Question & answer session after the festival screening with filmmakers from the September 25th, 2025 festival at the Carlton Cinemas, in downtown Toronto, Canada.

Conversation with creators:
– Deb Ethier (The Once Upon a Time that Never Was)
– Ash K Tysowski (After the Spread)
– Atoosa Moshashaee (10min. More)

The Once Upon a Time that Never Was
Directed by Deb Ethier
Animated experimental music video for the original song “The Once Upon a Time that Never Was”. With words and music by Deb Ethier and sung by Belén Mariscotti, the song evokes those compelling (and often disquieting) moments from childhood fairy tales, challenging our memories of them.

After the Spread, 3min., Canada
Directed by Ash K Tysowski
A group of teenagers navigate their night-life, and their emotions, to the song “After the Spread” by “the Idea of machines”

https://www.ashtanimation.com/animation/after-the-spread

10 min more, 9min., Canada
Directed by Atoosa Moshashaee
A schoolgirl is waiting for her mom to pick her up from after school and the last 10 minutes seems very hard to get through, until her drawing comes to make her companionship.

https://www.instagram.com/artatoosa/

Today’s Podcast: EP. 1592: Screenwriter Nancy Franklin (ALL THE KING’S HORSES)

October 2, 2025 festreviews PODCASTS Screenwriter Nancy Franklin (ALL THE KING’S HORSES)

Watch the Screenplay Reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgCnQQd1mmY

In a 1960s rural community, a young girl navigates her coming-of-age only to discover family secrets of mental illness, love, and loss that change the course of her life.

Get to know the writer:

What is your screenplay about?
It’s a coming-of-age story about a girl trying to find her place in the turbulent 1960s, a time of women’s rights, civil rights, and gay rights. But what she sees in herself and what others see in her are at odds, and she must navigate mental illness, loss, and the redemptive power of love to find her true self.

What genres does your screenplay fall under?
Drama and coming-of-age

Why should this screenplay be made into a movie?
The most compelling aspect of this movie is its strong connection to “those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” The story parallels the turbulent ’60s with our political climate today, showing us how far we’ve come and the dangers that await us today if we go back.

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Today’s Screenplay Festival Deadline (Oct. 2nd): FEMALE Feedback Festival

October 2, 2025 festreviews feature screenplays, screenplay festival Today's Screenplay Festival Deadline (Oct. 2nd): FEMALE Feedback Festival

Submit via the festival: https://femalefilmfestival.com/

The FEEDBACK Female Film Festival (FFFF) was created for women filmmakers and screenwriters. The goal is to showcased the best of female talent in film & TV from around the world.

This festival has a guaranteed 4-tier set up for each accepted script. (No matter what, all screenplays submitted receive FULL FEEDBACK on their work.)

1st Tier: FULL FEEDBACK on your screenplay (all submissions)

2nd Tier: Accepted scripts (25% on average of submitted entries) get a best scene of their screenplay performed by professional actors and made into a promotional video.

3rd Tier: We will send you a list of questions to answer for our blog interview that will promote you and your film.

4th Tier: Then we will set up a podcast interview on our popular ITunes show where will we will promote the winning writer and script.

(BONUS: 5th Tier. A winning screenwriter’s WhatsApp group has just been formed. Over 50 writers to date. Great way to share ideas and contacts with people in the industry.)

Today’s Short Story Festival (Oct. 2nd): FANTASY/SCI-FI Short Story Festival

October 2, 2025 festreviews Short Story Festival, writing and film festival, writing festival Today's Short Story Festival (Oct. 2nd): FANTASY/SCI-FI Short Story Festival

submit via the festival site: https://fantasyscififestival.com/fantasy-sci-fi-short-story-festival/

Accept only stories that fit into the FANTASY/SCI-FI genre. Magical realism stories feature fantastical elements that seem ordinary and blend into the story.The focus is on what the magical elements mean for the characters, rather than the elements themselves.

See example of recent reading completed:

Today’s Writing Deadline (Oct. 2nd): ESSAY Writing Contest

October 2, 2025 festreviews writing and film festival, writing festival Today's Writing Deadline (Oct. 2nd): ESSAY Writing Contest

Submit via the site: https://novelwritingfestival.com/essay-writing-contest-everyone-wins/

Get your ESSAY performed by a professional actor and made into a video.

Accept essay from 500 to 5000 words.

SHORT DEFINITION of an essay:
A short piece of writing on a particular subject, often expressing personal views. In a school test, an essay is a written answer that includes information and discussion, usually to test how well the student understands the subject.

Submit your ESSAY to the Festival here and we will automatically have it performed by a professional actor and turned into a promotional video for yourself.

Watch Short Story Readings:

Today’s Stage Play Deadline (Oct. 2nd): LGBTQ+ Play Festival

October 2, 2025 festreviews stage play, stageplay Today's Stage Play Deadline (Oct. 2nd): LGBTQ+ Play Festival

Submit via Submittable: https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/submit/331381/lgbtq-stage-play-writing-contest-get-play-performed-by-professional-actors

FULL FEEDBACK on your stage play from our committee of Professional Playwriters, Production Heads and Story Consultants. Get a best scene of your stage play performed at the writing festival and made into a video for the winner.

Submit your 10 Page Play, 1 Act Play, or Full Stage Play to the Festival.

SUBMIT your STAGE PLAY Today You will receive feedback on your play in 3-5 weeks