FAQ

Curto Criativo is a screenplay contest for short formats, including short films, vertical novels, and commercials.Our award is dedicated to promoting and celebrating creativity in audiovisual storytelling.

The contest is open to anyone of legal age who has an original story to tell in script format. All nationalities and experience levels are welcome.

The registration deadline is October 11, 2026.

Your script should:- be in Master Scenes format- have up to 20 pages (not counting the cover)

The categories for the 2026 Edition are:Best Animated Short Film ScreenplayBest Comedy Screenplay (short film)Best Drama Screenplay (short film)Best Experimental Screenplay (short film)Best Fantasy/Science Fiction Screenplay (short film)Best Screenplay for Children/Youth Film (live action) (short film)Best Suspense/Horror Screenplay (Short Film)Best Vertical Soap Opera ScriptBest Advertising ScriptBest Non-Portuguese Language Screenplay (for screenplays in English and Spanish)Best Screenplay of 2026

Our judges evaluate the screenplays based on criteria such as Creativity; Originality; Character Development; Quality of Narrative Structure; Grammar and Formatting.

Yes, you can submit as many scripts as you like.Each registration corresponds to one registered itinerary. To register additional itineraries, it is necessary to pay for the additional registrations.

Once submitted, no changes can be made to the scripts. Be sure to carefully review your work before submitting it.

The winners in all categories will have a consultation session on how to make their short film, with the aim of clarifying technical questions about filming.In addition, the award-winning screenplays from all categories will compete for the Best Screenplay of 2026 award.The winner will receive a cash prize of R$1,000 and a trophy.

The awards ceremony will be held at the Museum of Image and Sound (MIS-SP) on December 5, 2026. The event is open to the public and everyone is invited.

Send an email to contato@curtocriativo.com.br