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The award for short film screenplays

An event for screenwriters, whether beginners or experienced professionals.

Best International Screenplay. Open to screenwriters worldwide.

 

Screenplays must be written in English or Spanish.

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Tell a story.

Submit your short film script (produced or not).

It doesn't matter if your short film has already been shot. Here, we analyze stories. All you need to do is submit a script.

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Show your creativity.

Be read

This is your chance to showcase your creativity to our jury, composed of experienced screenwriters and filmmakers. We want to discover new voices in the industry.

Enter the contest

And be recognized as a talented screenwriter.

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The event

Awards ceremony

The winners will be announced at an in-person awards ceremony at the Museum of Image and Sound (MIS-SP) in December 2026.

Amazing prize!

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Exclusive consulting

The winner will receive a one-on-one online script development session with an international screenwriting or audiovisual industry professional, focused on the development and international potential of their project.

Destination

Industry Exposure

The winning screenplay will be featured in Curto Criativo’s international showcase of outstanding screenwriting talent, increasing its visibility among industry professionals and potential collaborators.

Official Laurels

Official Curto Criativo winner laurels, recognizing the screenplay as an award-winning project and allowing the screenwriter to use this distinction in their professional portfolio and submissions.

International Talent Database

Inclusion in the Curto Criativo International Screenwriting Talent Database, giving the winning screenwriter the opportunity to be discovered by audiovisual industry professionals seeking new writing talent.

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Send us your script.

Show your talent.

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Gain experience

Make connections with professionals in the audiovisual market.

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