Barnstorm Fest

Objective

Barnstorm's ultimate goal is the preservation of independent film through the nurturing of independent voices.

The future of independent film is in your hands. Let Barnstorm Fest be your guide.

Deadline/Entry Fees

WinningScripts Pro $10 Off Coupon

Notification: December 31, 2023

Rules

1. Screenplays must be in English, formatted to industry standards and submitted as PDFs.
2. Scripts submitted to the competition must NOT have been previously optioned, purchased or produced at the time of entry.
3. Barnstorm's competition decisions are final.
4. In the event of multiple writers, list all additional co-writers on title page. Please NOTE: Barnstorm divides awards equally among co-writers.

Awards

• Every submission receives feedback from an industry professional.

• Three finalists will be eligible for Coverfly's Writer Development Program.
• Every finalist also receives a one-on-one consultation with a producer from Barnstorm Media who can advise you on how to get your film or television show made, or, better yet, how to make it yourself.
• One finalist from each category will receive a 4-month InkTip Pro Membership. As an InkTip Pro Member, thousands of filmmakers can find and read your scripts, and you'll be able to pitch directly to production companies every week. With over 3,000 options and 400 movies made, InkTip is the place for independent film.
• All finalists receive a prize package from Script Mailer, who will email your script to over 400 of the industry's top agents, including agents at ICM, CAA and WME.
• All finalists will have have their screenplays pitched to the network of producers at Unsolicited Scripts.

• One script, regardless of category, will receive the Grand Jury Prize package. The package includes all prizes offered to finalists, as well as $5,000 USD!