How do I upload my screenplay to the competition?

Before You Begin: Required Materials

Before starting the submission process, please gather the following materials:

• Your screenplay (75-130 pages) in PDF format
• A treatment (5-10 pages) in PDF format
• A logline (maximum 40 words)
• A synopsis (maximum 500 words)
• A cover image (optional - can be added later)

Important: You must have a registered Kinolime account to participate. If you're not signed in when attempting to submit, our system will prompt you to either sign in or create a new Kinolime account.

 

Step 1: Accessing the Submission Form

1. Navigate to the homepage
2. Look for and click the "Submit Your Screenplay" button

Alternatively, go directly here to the submission page

 

Step 2: Understanding the Submission Interface

The submission page is divided into two sections:

• Left side: Competition information and steps
• Right side: Submission form

TIP: You can navigate through the competition steps using either:

• The "Competition Steps" button
• Your keyboard's right arrow key

Step 3: Basic Information

1. Enter your screenplay's title
2. Select up to three genres from the available options
3. Click "Next" or "Save for Later" if you need to complete it another time

Note: Users "Who Save For Later" can continue from where they left off by going to “Dashboard" => "My Screenplays" => "Saved" => selecting the desired screenplay and clicking "Edit."

Step 4: Upload Your Documents

1. Upload your screenplay (PDF format, 75-130 pages) Note: The system will notify you if your script doesn't meet the page requirements
2. Upload your treatment (PDF format, 5-10 pages) Note: The system will notify you if your treatment doesn't meet the page requirements
3. Choose a cover image for your screenplay Note: This can be modified later

 

Step 5: Additional Information

Answer the following questions:

1. Has this screenplay been submitted for copyright?
2. Has this work been registered with the Writers Guild of America (WGA)?
3. Is this work based on another work?
4. Is this work based on someone's true life story?

Note: It's okay to answer "No" or "I don't know" to any of these questions

Step 6: Final Submission

1. Review the privacy policy
2. Review the submission release
3. Check the box to acknowledge both documents
4. Click "Submit"

Confirmation

After successful submission, you'll be redirected to your screenplay page where you can view your submission.

Remember: You can save your progress at any time using the "Save for Later" button if you need to complete the submission process later.

Need help? Contact support.