Participate in the International Screenplay Competition!

Calling all writers! Lotus van de Media invites you to share your voice in four categories: short film, sketch, stage play, and open theme. Submit your script, win cash prizes, and get the chance to showcase your work to the world!

We are accepting scripts in four different categories:

1. Short Film

Theme: Human Rights

Writing Period: June – July – August

Deadline: September 10

Duration: 10–15 minutes

Prize: €250

Results Announced: October 1

2. Sketch

Theme: Comedy

Writing Period: June – July – August

Deadline: September 10

Duration: 10–15 minutes

Prize: €250

Results Announced: October 1

3. Theatre Play

Theme: Freedom

Writing Period: June – October

Deadline: November 10

Duration: 1 – 1.5 hours

Prize: €500

Results Announced: December 1

4. Free Theme & Genre

Theme: Open

Writing Period: June – July – August

Deadline: September 10 Duration: 10 minutes – 1.5 hours

Prize: €200

Results Announced: October 1

For Application

The participation fee is 10 euros per scenario. It is sufficient to transfer the fee to the Foundation’s bank account via the "Donation" section on the website and send your texts to lotusvdmedia@freedomcombination.com.

📄 Formatting Rules

Font: Courier or Courier New, 12 pt

File: PDF format only

Page Setup: A4 or Letter size with specified margins Scene headings must be in ALL CAPS, dialogues should be centered

File name format: ScriptTitle_AuthorName.pdf

Copyright and Terms of Use

All scripts, texts, and works submitted to the competition are considered the intellectual property of Lotus van de Media.

1. Copyright Transfer: By submitting, the participant agrees to transfer all economic rights (including adaptation, reproduction, distribution, performance, etc.) to Lotus van de Media, permanently and free of charge.

2. Editing Rights: Lotus van de Media reserves the right to modify, shorten, or adapt the work without the author’s consent.

3. Publication and Display Rights: Works may be published, shared, and presented on digital platforms, stage performances, and other media.

4. Originality and Responsibility: The participant guarantees that the work is original and does not infringe on third-party rights. All legal responsibility lies with the participant.

5. Acceptance of Terms: By applying, each participant is deemed to have read and accepted these conditions.