The competition
Rules
Fifteen rules, in full. They govern every entry to Cannes Scripts.
- 1Judges, festival team members, sponsors, their affiliates, and immediate family members are not eligible to participate in the competition.
- 2All screenplay submissions must be in English.
- 3Once a screenplay is submitted, no substitutions or revised drafts will be accepted. If you wish to submit a revised version, please make a new entry.
- 4For online submissions, you must list all contributing writers on the entry form. Including “Written by” credits on the script file is optional. Submitting online confirms that all listed writers have authorized the submission. If multiple writers are involved, all cash prizes and awards will be given to the person who submitted the entry, who will be responsible for distribution among the co-authors.
- 5We only accept screenplays in the following file formats: PDF, Microsoft Word.
- 6Entrants retain full ownership rights to their scripts.
- 7Submissions must be received by the specified entry deadline.
- 8Your screenplay will not be shared outside the competition without your prior permission.
- 9By entering, you affirm that your screenplay is original and does not infringe on any third-party rights.
- 10Entry fees are non-refundable.
- 11Entrants may choose to include author and/or contact information on the cover page of their submissions, but it is not required.
- 12The decisions made by the judges are final.
- 13The festival reserves the right to alter event dates, awards, and categories, or to cancel or reschedule them. All changes will be communicated via email and our online platforms.
- 14By submitting, you agree to the festival’s terms and conditions, and consent to receive marketing newsletters and offers related to film and screenplay festivals. Your information will not be sold to third parties.
- 15The festival organizers may use publicly available photos, promotional materials, and information about submitters/writers/directors for educational, promotional, or commercial purposes.
Your screenplay, read in Cannes.
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