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Ed Vela accepting his $1,000 award for Best Screenplay - Short at BHIFF 2023

Screenplays

Calling all storytellers! If you have a screenplay that's been waiting for its moment, don't miss the opportunity to submit it to BHIFF. Our festival celebrates the power of words on the big screen, offering a platform for your narrative to come to life, connect with audiences, and even catch the eye of industry professionals. Join us, and let's bring your storytelling vision to the forefront of cinematic art.

Submission Deadlines
Best Screenplay - Feature
Best Screenplay - web Series/Pilot
Best Screenplay - Short
Early Bird Deadline (Sept. 15)
Standard Fee: $55.00 Student Fee: $50.00 Gold Fee: $43.00
Standard Fee: $40.00 Student Fee: $35.00 Gold Fee: $28.00
Standard Fee: $40.00 Student Fee: $35.00 Gold Fee: $28.00
Regular Deadline (Jan. 15)
Standard Fee: $60.00 Student Fee: $55.00 Gold Fee: $48.00
Standard Fee: $45.00 Student Fee: $40.00 Gold Fee: $33.00
Standard Fee: $45.00 Student Fee: $40.00 Gold Fee: $33.00
Late Deadline (Feb. 15)
Standard Fee: $67.00 Student Fee: $62.00 Gold Fee: $55.00
Standard Fee: $52.00 Student Fee: $47.00 Gold Fee: $40.00
Standard Fee: $52.00 Student Fee: $47.00 Gold Fee: $40.00
Extended Deadline (Mar. 6)
Standard Fee: $70.00 Student Fee: $65.00 Gold Fee: $58.00
Standard Fee: $55.00 Student Fee: $50.00 Gold Fee: $43.00
Standard Fee: $55.00 Student Fee: $50.00 Gold Fee: $43.00
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