We are delighted and excited to announce the finalists of the 2026 edition of the WRITE A SCREENPLAY FOR… competition, a program dedicated to a new generation of authors who transform bold ideas into stories with cinematic impact. This year’s theme, “Injustice,” brought forward dozens of powerful and surprising projects that explored injustice in its social, historical, intimate, and contemporary forms.

Following the selection process, the finalist projects were chosen in the Feature Film and Miniseries categories — screenplays that stood out through their authenticity, the strength of their conflict, and their relevance to the theme.

We would like to thank all participants for their trust, vulnerability, and courage in sharing their stories. Over 170 projects were submitted, which brings us great joy.

Congratulations to all the finalists and best of luck in the next stages!

WRITE A SCREENPLAY FOR… Finalists, 8th Edition, 2026

Feature Film Category
– Adina Stetcu & Florin Baboi
– Samah el Kadi
– Sebastian Bădărau

Miniseries Category
– Alexandru Molico
– Ioana Bogdana
– Laura Ilica

For those who do not find themselves on this year’s finalists list, we would like to share a sincere message of encouragement and respect. Choosing to tell your story and submit it in a competitive context is, in itself, an important achievement.

The selection process was extremely difficult, and the differences between projects were often very small.

We encourage you to keep writing and not give up on the projects you believe in. Every screenplay is a step forward.

Thank you for your trust, openness, and courage to participate. We hope to see your projects again in future editions.

Submissions are now open for “WRITE A SCREENPLAY FOR …”, the 8th edition of the screenplay and film pitch competition.

  • THIS YEAR’S THEME: “INJUSTICE”
  • SUBMISSIONS OPEN UNTIL: April 1, 2026
  • TWO SECTIONS: TV Mini-Series and Feature Films. Selected screenplays will be developed through interactive training workshops.
  • MENTORS OF THE 8TH EDITION: Marietta von Hausswolff von Baumgarten (Film & TV Screenwriter), Irina Huțu (Development Executive, PRO TV), Massimiliano Narduli (Head of Talents, European Script Lab “Less Is More”)

The American Independent Film Festival (AIFF) announces the launch of the 8th edition of the screenplay and film pitch competition WRITE A SCREENPLAY FOR (WSF) … | SCRIE UN SCENARIU PENTRU…, organized by Asociația Cinemascop, with the support of PRO TV.

This year’s theme is “Stories About Injustice” – INJUSTICE MUST BE TOLD. From this theme, the competition is seeking screenplays for TV mini-series (structured in 6 or 8 episodes) and feature-length films.

Applicants it is better not to have finished scripts at the time of submission. Both professional screenwriters and writers or newcomers applying for the first time are welcome.

Finalists will have the opportunity to develop their screenplays in interactive training workshops, guided by this year’s mentors:

Marietta von Hausswolff von Baumgarten

Irina Huțu

Massimiliano Nardulli

Winning projects will be further developed with the support of the competition organizers. PRO TV will select the TV mini-series project, while Asociația Cinemascop will choose the feature film project.

Applications must be sent to info@cinemascop.eu by April 1, 2026, 11:00 PM (Romanian time).

Application File Must Include:

  • A logline (maximum 3 sentences)
  • A story description
  • An artistic statement
  • A detailed synopsis for a mini-series
  • An outline for a feature film and/or a pitch deck (maximum 3 pages)
  • A conflict scene with dialogue from the screenplay (maximum 2 pages)
  • A professional CV

“I’m glad that the Write a Screenplay for… development workshop has reached its eighth edition. I encourage everyone who feels they have a valuable idea to send us their proposals and to have the courage to tell their story, because the mentors will guide and support them throughout the process. In the end, we will select the winning projects and look for the ideal contexts to bring these screenplays to life.”
— Cristian Mungiu, founder of Write a Screenplay for…

“Injustice is not just a theme; it is a call to action. We invite writers to bring to light stories that challenge the status quo, expose the struggles of the marginalized, and give voice to the voiceless. Whether emotional dramas or explorations of society’s flaws, we are looking for stories that reflect the realities of our world, inspire change, and promote understanding.”
— Irina Huțu (Development Executive, PRO TV)

Over 1,700 projects have been evaluated across the previous 7 editions of Write a Screenplay For…. Among the winners was a screenplay later selected and developed into the HBO Europe mini-series Spy/Master, which premiered at Berlinale Series 2023, marking a first for a Romanian project in this section.