The PreList

Screenwriting competitions, without the guesswork.

There are more contests than any writer can track, and most are not worth the entry fee. The PreList helps you find the ones that fit your script, keep every deadline in view, and back each submission with data instead of hope.

The PreList competitions browse page showing genre filters, urgency badges, and competition tiles

Find Your Next Contest. Never Miss Another Deadline.

Browse a curated database of screenwriting competitions, fellowships, and labs. Filter by what matters to your script, track every deadline, and let Pro tell you which contests are actually worth entering.

  • Hundreds of curated competitions, fellowships, and labs
  • Filter by genre, format, prestige, and entry fee
  • Track deadlines and set reminders
  • Pro: AI fit-meter scores how each contest matches your script
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How the fit-meter works

Pro reads your script alongside each competition's genre, format, and track record, then scores how well the two match. Instead of entering everything and hoping, you put your entry fees where your script has the best chance.

New to contests? Start with Are screenwriting competitions worth it? for an honest look at when they pay off.