{"id":182,"date":"2017-03-13T13:16:11","date_gmt":"2017-03-13T11:16:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/filmedefestival.ro\/wsf-2018\/homepage\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T12:45:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T09:45:06","slug":"homepage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/filmedefestival.ro\/wsf\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"Homepage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background gradient-container-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1040px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;max-width:50%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-shadow\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% -50% , #e0dede 0px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 80%) repeat scroll 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);background:-webkit-radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% -50% , #e0dede 0px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 80%) repeat scroll 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);background:-moz-radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% -50% , #e0dede 0px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 80%) repeat scroll 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);background:-o-radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% -50% , #e0dede 0px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 80%) repeat scroll 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>We are delighted and excited to announce the finalists of the 2026 edition of the WRITE A SCREENPLAY FOR\u2026 competition, a program dedicated to a new generation of authors who transform bold ideas into stories with cinematic impact. This year\u2019s theme, \u201cInjustice,\u201d brought forward dozens of powerful and surprising projects that explored injustice in its social, historical, intimate, and contemporary forms.<\/p>\n<p>Following the selection process, the finalist projects were chosen in the Feature Film and Miniseries categories \u2014 screenplays that stood out through their authenticity, the strength of their conflict, and their relevance to the theme.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations to all the finalists and best of luck in the next stages!<\/p>\n<p><strong>WRITE A SCREENPLAY FOR\u2026 Finalists, 8th Edition, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Feature Film Category<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2013 Adina Stetcu &amp; Florin Baboi<br \/>\n\u2013 Samah el Kadi<br \/>\n\u2013 Sebastian B\u0103d\u0103rau<\/p>\n<p><strong>Miniseries Category<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2013 Alexandru Molico<br \/>\n\u2013 Ioana Bogdana<br \/>\n\u2013 Laura Ilica<\/p>\n<p>For those who do not find themselves on this year\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>The selection process was extremely difficult, and the differences between projects were often very small.<\/p>\n<p>We encourage you to keep writing and not give up on the projects you believe in. Every screenplay is a step forward.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for your trust, openness, and courage to participate. We hope to see your projects again in future editions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 has-pattern-background has-mask-background gradient-container-2 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Submissions are now open for\u00a0<strong>\u201cWRITE A SCREENPLAY FOR \u2026\u201d<\/strong>, the\u00a0<strong>8th edition<\/strong>\u00a0of the screenplay and film pitch competition.<\/h2>\n<\/div><style type='text\/css'>.reading-box-container-1 .element-bottomshadow:before,.reading-box-container-1 .element-bottomshadow:after{opacity:0.7;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-reading-box-container reading-box-container-1\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#344891;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:84px;\"><div class=\"reading-box\" style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;border-width:1px;border-color:#f6f6f6;border-left-width:3px;border-left-color:var(--primary_color);border-style:solid;\"><div class=\"reading-box-additional\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>THIS YEAR\u2019S THEME:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>\u201cINJUSTICE\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>SUBMISSIONS OPEN UNTIL:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>April 1, 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>TWO SECTIONS:<\/strong>\u00a0TV Mini-Series and Feature Films. Selected screenplays will be developed through\u00a0<strong>interactive training workshops<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>MENTORS OF THE 8TH EDITION:<\/strong> <strong>Marietta von Hausswolff von Baumgarten<\/strong>\u00a0(Film &amp; TV Screenwriter), <strong>Irina Hu\u021bu<\/strong>\u00a0(Development Executive, PRO TV), <strong>Massimiliano Narduli<\/strong>\u00a0(Head of Talents, European Script Lab \u201cLess Is More\u201d)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The\u00a0<strong>American Independent Film Festival (AIFF)<\/strong>\u00a0announces the launch of the\u00a0<strong>8th edition<\/strong>\u00a0of the screenplay and film pitch competition\u00a0<strong>WRITE A SCREENPLAY FOR (WSF) \u2026 | SCRIE UN SCENARIU PENTRU\u2026<\/strong>, organized by\u00a0<strong>Asocia\u021bia Cinemascop<\/strong>, with the support of\u00a0<strong>PRO TV<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This year\u2019s theme is\u00a0<span style=\"color: #d3373e;\"><strong>\u201cStories About Injustice\u201d \u2013 INJUSTICE MUST BE TOLD<\/strong><\/span>. From this theme, the competition is seeking screenplays for\u00a0<strong>TV mini-series<\/strong>\u00a0(structured in\u00a0<strong>6 or 8 episodes<\/strong>) and\u00a0<strong>feature-length films<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Applicants\u00a0<strong>it is better not to have finished scripts<\/strong>\u00a0at the time of submission. Both\u00a0<strong>professional screenwriters<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>writers or newcomers applying for the first time<\/strong>\u00a0are welcome.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Finalists<\/strong>\u00a0will have the opportunity to develop their screenplays in\u00a0<strong>interactive training workshops<\/strong>, guided by this year\u2019s mentors:<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% + 4% ) * 0.33333333333333 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element awb-imageframe-style awb-imageframe-style-below awb-imageframe-style-1 in-legacy-container\" style=\"--awb-mask-url: url(https:\/\/filmedefestival.ro\/wsf\/wp-content\/plugins\/fusion-builder\/\/assets\/images\/masks\/mask-17.svg);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h3_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h3_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h3_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h3_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none has-mask\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"511\" height=\"627\" title=\"wsf_m-1 (1)2\" src=\"https:\/\/filmedefestival.ro\/wsf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/wsf_m-1-12.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-2848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmedefestival.ro\/wsf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/wsf_m-1-12-200x245.jpg 200w, https:\/\/filmedefestival.ro\/wsf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/wsf_m-1-12-400x491.jpg 400w, https:\/\/filmedefestival.ro\/wsf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/wsf_m-1-12.jpg 511w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-container\"><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption\"><h3 class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-title\"> Marietta von Hausswolff von Baumgarten<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% + 4% ) * 0.33333333333333 ) );margin-right: 4%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element awb-imageframe-style awb-imageframe-style-below awb-imageframe-style-2 in-legacy-container\" style=\"--awb-mask-url: url(https:\/\/filmedefestival.ro\/wsf\/wp-content\/plugins\/fusion-builder\/\/assets\/images\/masks\/mask-17.svg);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h3_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h3_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h3_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h3_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none has-mask\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"511\" height=\"627\" title=\"IH_PRO\" src=\"https:\/\/filmedefestival.ro\/wsf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IH_PRO.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-2843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmedefestival.ro\/wsf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IH_PRO-200x245.jpg 200w, https:\/\/filmedefestival.ro\/wsf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IH_PRO-400x491.jpg 400w, https:\/\/filmedefestival.ro\/wsf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IH_PRO.jpg 511w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-container\"><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption\"><h3 class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-title\"> Irina Hu\u021bu<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% + 4% ) * 0.33333333333333 ) );\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element awb-imageframe-style awb-imageframe-style-below awb-imageframe-style-3 in-legacy-container\" style=\"--awb-mask-url: url(https:\/\/filmedefestival.ro\/wsf\/wp-content\/plugins\/fusion-builder\/\/assets\/images\/masks\/mask-17.svg);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h3_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h3_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h3_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h3_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none has-mask\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"511\" height=\"627\" title=\"MASSIMILIANO-NARDULLI1 (1)\" src=\"https:\/\/filmedefestival.ro\/wsf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MASSIMILIANO-NARDULLI1-1.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-2850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmedefestival.ro\/wsf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MASSIMILIANO-NARDULLI1-1-200x245.jpg 200w, https:\/\/filmedefestival.ro\/wsf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MASSIMILIANO-NARDULLI1-1-400x491.jpg 400w, https:\/\/filmedefestival.ro\/wsf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MASSIMILIANO-NARDULLI1-1.jpg 511w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-container\"><div class=\"awb-imageframe-caption\"><h3 class=\"awb-imageframe-caption-title\">Massimiliano Nardulli<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Winning projects<\/strong>\u00a0will be further developed with the support of the competition organizers.\u00a0<strong>PRO TV<\/strong>\u00a0will select the\u00a0<strong>TV mini-series project<\/strong>, while\u00a0<strong>Asocia\u021bia Cinemascop <\/strong>will choose the\u00a0<strong>feature film project<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Applications must be sent to\u00a0<span style=\"color: #d3373e;\"><strong>info@cinemascop.eu<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0by\u00a0<span style=\"color: #d3373e;\"><strong>April 1, 2026, 11:00 PM (Romanian time)<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Application File Must Include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>A\u00a0<strong>logline<\/strong>\u00a0(maximum 3 sentences)<\/li>\n<li>A\u00a0<strong>story description<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>An\u00a0<strong>artistic statement<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A\u00a0<strong>detailed synopsis<\/strong>\u00a0for a mini-series<\/li>\n<li>An\u00a0<strong>outline<\/strong>\u00a0for a feature film and\/or a\u00a0<strong>pitch deck<\/strong>\u00a0(maximum 3 pages)<\/li>\n<li>A\u00a0<strong>conflict scene with dialogue<\/strong>\u00a0from the screenplay (maximum 2 pages)<\/li>\n<li>A\u00a0<strong>professional CV<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>\u201cI\u2019m glad that the Write a Screenplay for\u2026 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.\u201d<\/em><br \/>\n\u2014\u00a0<strong>Cristian Mungiu<\/strong>, founder of Write a Screenplay for\u2026<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>\u201cInjustice 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\u2019s flaws, we are looking for stories that reflect the realities of our world, inspire change, and promote understanding.\u201d<\/em><br \/>\n\u2014\u00a0<strong>Irina Hu\u021bu<\/strong>\u00a0(Development Executive, PRO TV)<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background gradient-container-3 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1040px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color:#d3373e;--button_gradient_bottom_color:#d3373e;--button_gradient_top_color_hover:#00c1cc;--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:#00c1cc;\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/filmedefestival.ro\/wsf\/en\/regulament-de-concurs\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">Official Rules of the 8th edition \u2013 Write a Screenplay for INJUSTICE<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>Over\u00a0<strong>1,700 projects<\/strong>\u00a0have been evaluated across the previous\u00a0<strong>7 editions<\/strong>\u00a0of Write a Screenplay For\u2026. Among the winners was a screenplay later selected and developed into the HBO Europe mini-series\u00a0<strong>Spy\/Master<\/strong>, which premiered at\u00a0<strong>Berlinale Series 2023<\/strong>, marking a first for a Romanian project in this section.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-182","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmedefestival.ro\/wsf\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/182","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmedefestival.ro\/wsf\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmedefestival.ro\/wsf\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmedefestival.ro\/wsf\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmedefestival.ro\/wsf\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=182"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/filmedefestival.ro\/wsf\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/182\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2419,"href":"https:\/\/filmedefestival.ro\/wsf\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/182\/revisions\/2419"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmedefestival.ro\/wsf\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=182"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}