Today’s Writing Deadlines: July 28, 2025

Submit to these exciting festivals today. Festivals that offer feedback from the industry, plus performance videos.

HISTORICAL FICTION Novel Festival:
https://festivalfordrama.com/historical-fiction-novel-festival/

Historical fiction is a literary genre that involves a fictional story set in the past, often inspired by real historical events or figures. Historical fiction novels are set in the past and pay close attention to the details of the time period, such as social norms, customs, and traditions. Characters can be based on real people or be entirely fictional.


POLITICAL Screenplay Festival:
https://politicalfeedbackfestival.events/political-screenplay-festival/

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.)
1) Full Feedback on your script
2) Actors performance video reading of your script
3) Blog interview promotion.
4) Podcast interview on the Film Festival ITunes show


MEMOIR & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Short Story Contest:
https://documentaryshortfilmfestival.com/memoir-autobiography-short-story-festival/

The main difference between a memoir and an autobiography is the scope of the story:a memoir is about a specific time period or event in the author’s life, while an autobiography is a comprehensive account of the author’s entire life. Both memoirs and autobiographies are written from the author’s perspective.

FANTASY/SCI-FI Film & Screenplay Festival:

Today’s Writing Deadlines: July 27, 2025

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MAGICAL REALISM Novel Festival:
https://fantasyscififestival.com/magical-realism-novel-festival/

Accept only stories that fit into the MAGICAL REALISM 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.

3 options to submit: full novel. 1st chapter. Novel performance reading.


ASIAN Writers Screenplay Festival:
https://asianfeedbackfilmfestival.ca/asian-screenplay-festival/

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.)
1) Full Feedback on your script
2) Actors performance video reading of your script
3) Blog interview promotion.
4) Podcast interview on the Film Festival ITunes show


POLITICAL Short Story Festival:
https://politicalfeedbackfestival.events/political-short-story-festival/

Submit your POLITICAL short story to the festival, and we will automatically have it performed by a professional actor and turned into a promotional video for yourself.

FANTASY/SCI-FI Film & Screenplay Festival:

Today’s Writing Deadlines: July 26, 2025

Submit to these exciting festivals today. Festivals that offer feedback from the industry, plus performance videos.

MEMOIR & AUTOBIOGRAPHY Screenplay Festival:
https://documentaryshortfilmfestival.com/memoir-autobiography-screenplay-festival/

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.)
1) Full Feedback on your script
2) Actors performance video reading of your script
3) Blog interview promotion.
4) Podcast interview on the Film Festival ITunes show


ART & PHOTOGRAPHY Novel Festival:
https://documentaryshortfilmfestival.com/art-photography-novel-festival/

An art and photography novel is a nonfiction book that showcases or discusses art, including photography. Art books can include: The technical aspects of an art form, The life and work of a specific artist, The history of an art form or style, Personal expositions, and Craft and coloring books.


ACTION/ADVENTURE Short Story Festival:
https://actionadventurefestival.ca/action-adventure-short-story-festival/

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

Accept only stories that fit into the ACTION or ADVENTURE genres.

Toronto COMEDY Film & Screenplay Festival:

Today’s Writing Deadlines: July 25, 2025

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HORROR Novel Festival:
https://festivalforhorror.com/horror-novel-festival/

A horror story is a fictional tale that aims to create a feeling of fear, suspense, or tension in the reader.

3 options to submit: 1st chapter. full novel. performance reading.


ROMANCE Short Story Festival:
https://festivalforromance.com/short-story-festival/

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


DRAMA Screenplay Festival:
https://festivalfordrama.com/

Deadline: ROMANCE/RELATIONSHIPS Film Festival:

Today’s Writing Deadlines: July 24, 2025

Submit to these exciting festivals today. Festivals that offer feedback from the industry, plus performance videos.

RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY Novel Festival (3 options to submit):
https://storypitches.com/religion-and-spirituality-novel-festival/

Spiritual and religious stories are narratives that convey spiritual and religious themes, and can be found in sacred texts, oral traditions, and personal experiences.

3 options to submit: 1st chapter. full novel. performance reading.


THRILLER/SUSPENSE Screenplay Festival:
https://thrillersuspensefestival.com/thriller-suspense-screenplay-festival/

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.)
1) Full Feedback on your script
2) Actors performance video reading of your script
3) Blog interview promotion.
4) Podcast interview on the Film Festival ITunes show


DRAMA Short Story Festival:
https://festivalfordrama.com/drama-short-story-festival/

Submit your DRAMA Short Story to the festival here, and we will automatically have it performed by a professional actor and turned into a promotional video for yourself.

Submit to the WILDsound Festival Today:

Today’s Writing Deadlines: July 23, 2025

Submit to these exciting festivals today. Festivals that offer feedback from the industry, plus performance videos.

BIOGRAPHY Novel Festival (3 options to submit):
https://storypitches.com/biography-novel-festival/

A biography is a written account of a person’s life that tells the story of their experiences, accomplishments, and challenges. The word “biography” comes from the medieval Greek words bios, meaning “life”, and graphia, meaning “writing”.

3 options to submit: 1st chapter. full novel. performance reading.


New York SCIENCE & NATURE Screenplay Festival:
https://environmentalfestival.com/science-and-nature-screenplay-festival/

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.)
1) Full Feedback on your script
2) Actors performance video reading of your script
3) Blog interview promotion.
4) Podcast interview on the Film Festival ITunes show


DEATH Short Story Festival – everyone wins:
https://storypitches.com/death-short-story-festival/

Submit your DEATH short story to the festival and we will automatically have it performed by a professional actor and turned into a promotional video for yourself.

A death story is a narrative that describes how a loved one died, and may also include other parts of their life story. Death stories can be a way to uncover significant life events and are part of a person’s larger life story.

HORROR Underground Film & Screenplay Festival:

Today’s Writing Deadlines: July 22, 2025

Submit to these exciting festivals today. Festivals that offer feedback from the industry, plus performance videos.

WOMEN’S FICTION Novel Festival (3 options to submit):
https://femalefilmfestival.com/womens-fiction-novel-festival/

Women’s fiction is a broad term for books that center on women’s experiences and are marketed to female readers.

3 options to submit: 1st chapter. full novel. performance reading.


BLACK Screenwriters Festival:
https://blackfeedbackfilmfestival.com/black-screenwriters-festival/

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.)
1) Full Feedback on your script
2) Actors performance video reading of your script
3) Blog interview promotion.
4) Podcast interview on the Film Festival ITunes show


BODY IMAGE Short Story Festival (automatic acceptance):
https://storypitches.com/body-image-short-story-festival/

Submit your BODY IMAGE short story to the festival here, and we will automatically have it performed by a professional actor and turned into a promotional video for yourself.

UNDER 5 Minute Film Festival:

Today’s Writing Deadlines: July 21, 2025

Submit to these exciting festivals today. Festivals that offer feedback from the industry, plus performance videos.

YOUNG ADULT Short Story Festival (everyone wins):
https://festivalforfamily.com/young-adult-short-story-contest/

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


TRAVEL Novel Festival:
https://documentaryshortfilmfestival.com/travel-novel-festival/

3 options to submit: 1st chapter. full novel. performance reading.


ACTION/ADVENTURE Screenplay Festival:
https://actionadventurefestival.ca/deadlines/

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.)
1) Full Feedback on your script
2) Actors performance video reading of your script
3) Blog interview promotion.
4) Podcast interview on the Film Festival ITunes show

Toronto/LA DOCUMENTARY Festival:

Today’s Writing Deadlines: July 20, 2025

Submit to these exciting festivals today. Festivals that offer feedback from the industry, plus performance videos.

HISTORY Screenplay Festival:

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.)
1) Full Feedback on your script
2) Actors performance video reading of your script
3) Blog interview promotion.
4) Podcast interview on the Film Festival ITunes show


SPORTS Short Story Festival (guaranteed acceptance):

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


FAMILY & KIDS Novel Festival:

3 options to submit: 1st chapter. full novel. performance reading.

NEW YORK Feedback Film Festival:

Today’s Writing Deadlines: July 18, 2025

Submit to these exciting festivals today. Festivals that offer feedback from the industry, plus performance videos.

HISTORICAL FICTION Short Story Festival (everyone wins):
https://festivalfordrama.com/historical-fiction-short-story-festival/

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

A historical fiction story is a fictional story that takes place in the past and incorporates details about the time period to achieve authenticity. These details can include social norms, customs, traditions, and manners. Historical fiction stories can include actual historical figures or events, but the people and their actions are invented by the author.


CRIME/MYSTERY Novel Festival:
https://crimemysteryfestival.com/crimemystery-novel-festival/

Garner FULL FEEDBACK on your crime/mystery novel by our committee of industry professionals. Get a transcript reading of your book performed by professional actors at the Crime/Mystery Festival and made into a promotional video for your novel.


1st SCENE Screenplay Contest:
https://firstscenescreenplay.com/

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.)
1) Full Feedback on your script
2) Actors performance video reading of your script
3) Blog interview promotion.
4) Podcast interview on the Film Festival ITunes show.

WILDsound Film & Screenplay Festival: