BlueCat Screenplay
Short Film Scripts
BlueCat accepts short screenplays between 1 and 29 pages. Whether you're writing a proof-of-concept for a feature, a festival submission, or a story that's perfectly told in a shorter format — we want to read it.
Short Scripts
Why Submit a Short Script to BlueCat?
Written Feedback Included
Your short script receives the same quality of written analysis as a feature screenplay, plus scores across six categories.
Lower Entry Fees
Short script submission fees start at $25, making BlueCat one of the most affordable ways to get professional feedback on your work.
$3,000 Prize
The Short Script Winner receives $3,000 — the same prize as the Feature Winner.
Fellini Award Eligible
International writers are eligible for the $2,000 Fellini Award.
Revise & Resubmit
Revise & Resubmit applies to shorts too — use your feedback and enter again.
Oscar Winner
Short Film Alumni
Benjamin Cleary submitted his short script to BlueCat and went on to win the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film for Stutterer in 2016. He has since written and directed Swan Song for Apple TV+ starring Mahershala Ali.