Eligibility & Rules
Please review the following requirements before submitting your script:
Free to enter: There are no submission fees.
Age requirement: You must be 18 years or older to submit.
Submission limit: A maximum of 3 submissions are allowed per person.
Genre: We only accept narrative fiction (no documentaries or experimental films).
Page count: Screenplays must be between 5 and 20 pages.
Language: All languages are welcome, but screenplays must include English subtitles.
AI disclosure: Any use of AI or large language models must be disclosed. Scripts found to contain more than 25% AI-generated material may be flagged for additional review and risk disqualification.
Submission Requirements
To submit, you'll need to provide the following:
Screenplay: In PDF format, 5–20 pages.
Director’s Statement: Explain why you need to tell this story.
Planned shooting location
What You Win
The grand prize winner will receive:
$7,500 production grant to make your short film.
$500 festival submission grant to help get your film seen.
Mentorship and support from Kinolime producers.
Good luck with your submission! If you have any questions, feel free to contact our support team.