Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about submitting your film, the selection process, and attending the festival at Fox Studios.
Submissions & Eligibility
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You can submit your completed film directly through the festival’s official portal at yourscriptproducedfilmfestival.com or via FilmFreeway. Submissions are reviewed directly by Hollywood executives and producers. The Regular Deadline is July 17, 2026.
The festival accepts completed Feature Films, Documentaries, Short Films, and TV Pilots. All formats must be fully finished at the time of submission — works-in-progress are not eligible.
Yes — all four formats are welcome. Whether you’ve made a short film, a feature, a documentary, or a TV pilot, Your Script Produced! has a submission category for your project.
Films must be fully completed at the time of submission. For specific eligibility criteria including completion date windows, runtime limits, and premiere status requirements, refer to the Official Rules on the festival website or contact the festival team directly.
There is no public restriction on submitting multiple projects. Each entry is submitted and reviewed separately, with its own submission fee. Contact the festival to confirm their current policy on multiple submissions from the same filmmaker.
Many festivals accept films that have previously screened elsewhere, particularly if the film has not had a wide theatrical or streaming release. Your Script Produced! does not publicly restrict prior screenings, but you should review the Official Rules or contact the team regarding premiere status requirements for your specific project.
Yes. The festival targets a global, international audience and accepts submissions from filmmakers worldwide. Non-English language films are welcome — confirm specific language requirements with the festival team via the Contact page.
For non-English language films screening in Los Angeles before an industry audience, English subtitles are strongly recommended and typically required. Confirm the festival’s subtitle policy through the Official Rules or the Contact page.
Detailed technical specifications — including accepted file formats, resolution standards, aspect ratio, and audio requirements — are available in the submission portal and Official Rules. Review these requirements carefully before uploading your screener to avoid disqualification.
Post-submission updates to screeners or materials are handled on a case-by-case basis. Contact the festival team directly as soon as possible if you need to revise your entry — changes are typically allowed before a defined cutoff date in the review process.
Fees, Deadlines & Notifications
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Yes, submission fees apply and vary by film category and deadline tier. Fee amounts are listed in the submission portal. Submitting before the Regular Deadline of July 17, 2026, typically secures the most favorable rates.
The Regular Deadline is July 17, 2026. Check the submission portal for any Early Bird or Late Deadline tiers. Submitting early reduces fees and ensures your project receives full consideration before the pool fills.
Selected filmmakers will be notified on September 21, 2026. Please monitor your professional email inbox and spam folder on and after this date for your official notification.
Submission fees are generally non-refundable regardless of the selection outcome — this is standard practice across the film festival industry. Review the Official Rules to confirm the festival’s specific refund policy before submitting.
Submit early to take advantage of lower deadline tiers, target festivals aligned with your film’s genre and format, and use platforms like FilmFreeway to track and compare fees across festivals. Your Script Produced! also offers genre-specific script competitions, which provide additional industry entry points at varying price points.
Selection Process & Official Selection
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Submissions are reviewed directly by Hollywood executives and producers — not a volunteer reader pool. The festival curates a selection that prioritizes bold storytelling, emerging voices, and projects with strong industry potential.
Evaluation criteria typically include narrative quality, production value, originality, genre execution, and the filmmaker’s overall vision. Given the festival’s industry-facing nature and UTA representation, commercial viability and professional presentation are also key factors in the selection process.
Selected films are programmed for screenings at Fox Studios in Los Angeles on November 14–15, 2026. Filmmakers gain access to industry networking, Q&A sessions, and direct exposure to executives, producers, distributors, and press who attend the event.
Films are reviewed by a panel of Hollywood executives and producers — a key differentiator from many festivals that rely on volunteer screeners. This direct industry review model is designed to give filmmakers meaningful visibility and real feedback pathways within the professional entertainment ecosystem.
Official Selection laurels and certificates are standard deliverables at established film festivals for use in promotional materials. Contact the Your Script Produced! team directly to confirm what recognition materials are provided to selected filmmakers for this edition.
Yes. The festival features an Awards & Recognition program. Specific award categories and criteria are detailed under the Awards & Recognition section of the festival website.
Festival Experience, Tickets & Press
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Your Script Produced! International Film Festival is a fully in-person event hosted at Fox Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.
The festival takes place on November 14–15, 2026 at Fox Studios, Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA. The festival is exclusively represented by UTA.
Ticket and pass information will be made available through the festival’s official website as the event date approaches. Visit the festival website for updates on general admission, industry passes, and VIP access options.
Press credential requests can be submitted through the Press or Contact pages on the festival website. Credentialed press typically receive access to screenings, filmmaker Q&As, and official press materials for publication.
Yes. Selected filmmakers are encouraged to attend the festival, participate in their own screenings, and engage in networking events with industry professionals including directors, producers, distributors, and agency representatives.
The festival does not currently list official hotel partners. Filmmakers traveling to Los Angeles will find a range of accommodation options near Fox Studios in Century City, West Hollywood, and Culver City. Early booking is strongly advised given the November timing and high demand for industry events in Los Angeles.
Film Festival Strategy & Resources
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The most effective starting points are aggregator platforms like FilmFreeway, Coverfly, and Film Festival Life. These allow you to filter by genre, format, budget tier, and geographic reach. Industry publications like MovieMaker Magazine also publish annual ranked lists organized by film type and category.
Key factors include the festival’s industry connections and prestige, whether it carries Oscar qualification, submission fees relative to your budget, geographic reach, genre alignment, and where the festival falls in your distribution timeline. A tiered strategy — targeting top-tier, mid-tier, and regional festivals in parallel — tends to maximize overall exposure and ROI.
Check the festival’s FilmFreeway rating and read past submitter reviews, research alumni films to see if they achieved distribution, verify the festival’s presence on IMDb, and look into whether industry professionals genuinely attend. Filmmaker communities on Stage 32 and Reddit’s r/Filmmakers offer candid word-of-mouth assessments that can be highly informative.
FilmFreeway is the most widely used platform globally, offering powerful search and filtering tools. Festhome and Reelport are strong options for European markets. Coverfly focuses on scripts but is expanding. Film Festival Life and MovieMaker.com offer editorial rankings and comparison guides useful for strategic planning.
FilmFreeway is the dominant platform for multi-festival submission management. A single filmmaker profile and screener link can be used across hundreds of festival entries, significantly reducing the administrative overhead of running a wide festival circuit campaign.
Festivals with strong industry attendance — such as Sundance, SXSW, Tribeca, and industry-facing events like Your Script Produced! — create natural environments for distribution conversations. Your Script Produced! is exclusively represented by UTA, providing direct access to talent representatives and studio-adjacent buyers at the November festival.
FilmFreeway’s crowdsourced rating and review system is the most comprehensive resource available. MovieMaker Magazine’s annual lists, Film Threat, and community boards on Stage 32 and Film Independent also provide honest filmmaker perspectives on festival quality, accessibility, and return on investment.
Yes. Festival strategists and distribution consultants offer services ranging from submission planning to press outreach. Platforms like Stage 32 and Film Independent can connect filmmakers with vetted consultants. Some producers’ representatives also include festival strategy as part of their service offering.
Still have questions?
Reach the festival team directly through the Contact page or visit the Official Rules for complete submission guidelines.
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