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Program Description

Barnstorm is not just a screenplay competition, its goal is to help you develop your script for production. Every script receives feedback from an industry professional and finalists receive a one-on-one consultation with a feature film producer as well as heaps of other rewards. The GRAND JURY PRIZE winner chooses between $5,000 USD or a $5,000 screenplay option from Barnstorm Media!

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

Deadlines and Fees

Cold Open
May 31, 2024
Limited Release
June 21, 2024
Call For Entries
July 12, 2024
Discounted Earlybird
Aug. 02, 2024
Earlybird
Aug. 23, 2024
Discounted Official
Sept. 13, 2024
Regular
Oct. 04, 2024
Discounted Extended
Oct. 25, 2024
Extended
Nov. 15, 2024
Late
Dec. 06, 2024
FEATURE
Standard Fee
$25
$30
$35
$40
$50
$55
$65
$70
$80
$85
ISAConnect Fee
$20
$25
$30
$35
$45
$50
$60
$65
$75
$80
SHORT
Standard Fee
$20
$25
$30
$35
$45
$50
$60
$65
$75
$80
ISAConnect Fee
$15
$20
$25
$30
$40
$45
$55
$60
$70
$75
TELEVISION
Standard Fee
$20
$25
$30
$35
$45
$50
$60
$65
$75
$80
ISAConnect Fee
$15
$20
$25
$30
$40
$45
$55
$60
$70
$75

Program Benefits

Every submission receives feedback from an industry professional.

Every submission receives a free subscription to Videomaker.


FINALIST PACKAGE

Every finalist 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.

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.

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.

One finalist will have have their screenplays pitched to the network of producers at Unsolicited Scripts.


GRAND JURY PRIZE


One script, regardless of category, will receive the Grand Jury Prize package. The package includes all prizes offered to finalists, as well as the choice between $5,000 USD or a $5,000 screenplay option from Barnstorm Media!

Success Stories

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THE ABYSSINIAN makes the Short List in the Barnstorm Fest Competition

L E Coleman - Screenwriter
THE ABYSSINIAN, an African American World Word II fictional drama told through an Ethiopian soldier's eyes, receives Honorable Mention in the 2020 Barnstorm Fest Screenplay Competition.
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Short Screenplay GONE makes finals in Barnstorm Screenplay competition

Mary Goldman - Screenwriter
Intense character driven thriller, GONE, written by brother and sister team, Mary Goldman and Tim House, makes finals in the Barnstorm Festival Screenplay competition. Here's the logline: A teenage farm boy flees the family farm after suffering abuse from his alcoholic father.

Free Feedback from Industry Professional

Announcement Dates

The Short List

Dec. 31, 2024

Finalists+Grand Jury Prize

Jan. 10, 2025

Rules

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. 
5. Screenplays longer than 120 pages are not subject to an additional fee but may see a delay in receiving feedback.

Terms & Conditions

I have read all of Barnstorm Fest’s rules and regulations. I understand and have complied with these rules.

I understand that if awarded, I have 15 days to claim my prize, after which the prize is voided.

I understand that failure to adhere to Barnstorm Fest’s rules will result in disqualification.

I am the sole owner and author of the submitted material.

Furthermore, I indemnify Barnstorm Fest, its affiliates, sponsors and judges of and from any and all claims, loss or liability that may be asserted against you or incurred by you or any associates, at any time in connection with said material.

If chosen as an AWARD winner, I give Barnstorm Fest a Non-exclusive, Worldwide, Royalty Free license to use excerpts of my media and biographical information for advertising or promotional purposes, including, without limitation, the right of display, reproduction, and distribution on barnstormfest.com or its social media outlets.

Contact Information

info@barnstormfest.com

3108456368

611 N. Brand Ave

Los Angeles, CA

91203

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