Festival script award Omaha, United States
A Nebraska festival in its 22nd year that takes feature, teleplay and short scripts alongside films. Fees run from USD 25 to 55, spec episodes of current shows are allowed, and finalists get a staged reading by professional actors at the Writers Theatre in March. The last deadline is November 9, 2026.
Late deadline Nov 9, 2026 (closes in 20 days)
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| Deadline | Date | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Early | Jul 6, 2026 passed | USD 35 feature or teleplay, USD 25 short |
| Regular | Sep 7, 2026 passed | USD 45 feature or teleplay, USD 35 short |
| Late | Nov 9, 2026 | USD 55 feature or teleplay, USD 45 short |
The festival runs Mar 9 to 14, 2027 in Omaha.
Deadlines are as the organizer states them. Check the time zone on the official page.
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Finalists can hear their pages performed by professional actors at the Writers Theatre during the March festival.
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