Asociația Cinemascop, with the support of PRO TV, organizes the 8th edition of the screenplay competition Write a Screenplay for…, aiming to host interactive training workshops and develop one or more screenplays based on injustice stories.

Submission Deadline

Applications must be submitted by April 1, 2026, 11:00 PM (Romanian time).

Eligible Categories

TV Mini-Series

(6 or 8 episodes, 48 minutes each)

Applicants must submit:

  • A logline (maximum 3 sentences)
  • A detailed synopsis (maximum 3 pages) for the TV mini-series and/or a pitch deck
  • One scene (maximum 2 pages) with dialogue highlighting conflict or emotional intensity, written in Final Draft or any other screenwriting software
  • Statement of Purpose / Author’s motivation
  • A professional CV including contact details

Feature Film (Fiction)

Applicants must submit:

  • A logline (maximum 3 sentences)
  • An outline (maximum 1 page) for the feature film and/or a pitch deck
  • One scene (maximum 2 pages) with dialogue highlighting conflict or emotional intensity, written in Final Draft or any other screenwriting software
  • A professional CV including contact details

For the feature film section, projects not aligned with the “injustice” theme may also be accepted.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of submission.
Each participant may submit one or more projects, whether for feature film or mini-series.

Submission Process

  • All materials must be sent in PDF or Word format to info@cinemascop.eu
  • Deadline: April 1, 2026, 11:00 PM (Romanian time)

SELECTION PROCESS

Stage 1 – Preselection

  • Submitted projects will be evaluated until May 2026
  • Cinemascop Association and PRO TV will review all proposals and select a shortlist for the semifinal stage
  • Results will be announced on May 4, 2026

Semifinalists will be contacted individually in early May for formalities and interviews to determine the next selection stage.

Semi-finalists will be personally contacted in early May for formalities and interviews to determine the next selection phase.

Stage 2 – Interviews & Pitch

  • May 4 – May 18, 2026: Interviews and pitching sessions via Zoom
  • Finalists will be selected following this stage

Finalists will be publicly announced during the opening presentation of the 10th edition of the American Independent Film Festival and on www.filmedefestival.ro.

Phase 3 – Training & Development

Finalists will participate in:

  • Conferences, masterclasses, and screenplay development workshops (TV and film)
  • Four individual screenplay development sessions via Zoom, through August 2026
  • Optional additional feedback sessions (debriefing days)

Workshops involve active individual and group work with screenwriters and consultants, including a genre writing workshop for TV.

By October 1, 2026, finalists must develop a complete feature screenplay and/or a TV pilot episode.

  • After this stage, PRO TV and Cinemascop Association will select the winning projects
  • Winning projects will receive a non-reimbursable development grant of €1,000

Stage 4 – Selection

Projects will be considered for entry into the production phase.
According to the regulations, starting November 2026, PRO TV and Cinemascop Association will hold a 6-month option to further develop the winning projects.
A complete development package (project bible) will be created during this stage.

Stage 5 – Consideration for Production

  • Selected projects may advance toward production
  • From November 2026, PRO TV and Cinemascop Association will have a 6-month option for further development
  • A complete project bible will be produced

Phase 4 – Production Consideration

  • Selected projects may proceed to production.
  • From October 15, 2025, PRO TV and Cinemascop Association will have a 6-month option to further develop the winning projects.

A complete development package (project bible) will be created for these projects.

Competition Benefits

  • Shortlisted projects will be officially registered for copyright protection with organizers’ support
  • Finalists receive 6 months of interactive training with top industry professionals
  • Free access to screenings at the American Independent Film Festival
  • Projects developed from concept to complete screenplay
  • Finalists will pitch their projects in a Pitch & Match session with Romanian producers
  • A collaboration agreement will be signed between organizers and finalists before final results are announced