Feature screenplay competition & fellowship application deadlines [Updated 6-21-25]

Don't wait until the last minute to get your feature sample into shape! Bookmark this post and put these dates into your calendar.

Last week I published a TV fellowship application timeline to follow to make sure your samples are ready by the time fellowship season rolls around next year.

If you’re interested in features rather than TV, there are a few fellowships you can apply to as well.

I will add all the upcoming dates and deadlines to this page when they’re announced, so be sure to bookmark it.

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June

June 23 - Film Independent Fast Track 2025 Fellowship Deadline (open)

June 30 - Final Draft Big Break Extended Deadline (open)

June 30 - Film Independent Screenwriting Lab 2026 Applications Open (closed)

July

The Writers’ Lab Canada Applications Open (closed)

Berlinale Talents Writers Lab Applications Open (closed)

July 1 - Film Independent Screenwriting Lab Applications Open (closed)

July 14 - Film Independent Fiscal Sponsorship Applications Open (closed)

July 28 - Film Independent Project Involve Deadline (open)

August

August 25 - Film Independent Screenwriting Lab 2026 Non-Member Deadline (closed)

September

September 8 - Film Independent Screenwriting Lab 2026 Deadline (closed)

April

April 14 - Film Independent Fast Track Fellowship 2026 Applications Open (closed)

April 15 - Humanitas New Voices Fellowship Deadline (closed)

April 15 - PAGE International Last Minute Deadline (closed)

April 21 - Final Draft Big Break Early Bird Deadline (closed)

April 22 - Austin Film Festival Regular Deadline (closed)

April 22 - Blue Cat Final Deadline (closed)

May

May 16 - Sundance Lab opens (closed)

May 19 - Final Draft Big Break Regular Deadline (open)

May 27 - Austin Film Festival Late Deadline (closed)

June

June 9 - Final Draft Big Break Final Deadline (closed)

June 9 - Film Independent Fast Track 2026 Fellowship Non-Member Deadline (closed)