BOLT

The rules are simple: Submit a short film screenplay, web series or television pilot then Barnstorm Media chooses the winner and MAKES YOUR MOVIE OR PILOT!

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Anthony and I have done well in several screenwriting contests, but Stage 32 was the first to set us up with actual production companies and managers. That can’t be overstated.
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Contest Info

This is the 9th year of BOLT! BOLT is an innovative screenplay festival from the creators of Barnstorm Fest. The rules are simple: Submit a short film screenplay, web series or television pilot then Barnstorm Media chooses the winner and MAKES YOUR MOVIE OR PILOT! You get to be the Executive Producer. Also, every submission receives feedback from the producers at Barnstorm Media!

BARNSTORM MAKES YOUR MOVIE!

Contest Prizes

GRAND JURY PRIZE: Barnstorm Media will produce the winning script. The winner will be made the Executive Producer of the project!

The completed film will then screen at the Blue Ridge Film Festival!

Three Finalists will receive a one on one consultation with a feature film producer about how to get your movie or pilot made! And if you need it, we'll also help you find representation.

Every submission receives feedback from the producers at Barnstorm Media.

Contest Rules

The script must be between 1-79 pages, not including the cover page.

You may submit as many entries as you'd like.

Festival Rules

1. Screenplays must be in English, formatted to industry standards and submitted as PDFs.
2. Scripts submitted to the competition must NOT have been previously optioned, purchased or produced at the time of entry.
3. BOLT'S competition decisions are final.
4. In the event of multiple writers, list all additional co-writers on title page. Please NOTE: Barnstorm Media divides awards equally among co-writers.

Terms & Conditions

I have read all of BOLT's rules and regulations. I understand and have complied with these rules.

I understand that failure to adhere to Bolt's rules will result in disqualification.

I am the sole owner and author of the submitted material.

I understand that if awarded, I have 15 days to claim my prize, after which the prize is voided.

Furthermore, I indemnify Bolt and Barnstorm Media, their affiliates, sponsors and judges of and from any and all claims, loss or liability that may be asserted against you or incurred by you or any associates, at any time in connection with said material.

The final decisions, whether creative or financial, regarding the creation of the film for the winning screenplay are at the full discretion of Barnstorm Media. The timing and date of completion of the film is also at the full discretion of Barnstorm Media.

Barnstorm reserves the right to potentially bring in production partners. In this, and only this instance, the winning script will be offered a $500 option offer.

If chosen as an AWARD winner, I give Bolt by Barnstorm Media a Non-exclusive, Worldwide, Royalty Free license to use excerpts of my media and biographical information for advertising or promotional purposes, including, without limitation, the right of display, reproduction, and distribution on barnstormfest.com or its social media outlets.

Entrant also agrees to Stage32.com terms and conditions.

Winner Announcements

Jul 31
Contest Winners Announced
on Stage 32
* Announcement dates subject to change.

Contest Deadlines

Call for Entires Deadline

Saturday, Dec 27 - 11:59 PM PST

Television
Submission fee: $30.00
Short
Submission fee: $30.00

Earlybird

Sunday, Jan 18 - 11:59 PM PST

Television
Submission fee: $40.00
Short
Submission fee: $40.00

Discounted Official Deadline

Saturday, Feb 7 - 11:59 PM PST

Television
Submission fee: $50.00
Short
Submission fee: $50.00

Official Deadline

Friday, Feb 27 - 11:59 PM PST

Short
Submission fee: $60.00
Television
Submission fee: $60.00

Discounted Extended Deadline

Friday, Mar 20 - 11:59 PM PDT

Short
Submission fee: $65.00
Television
Submission fee: $65.00

Extended Deadline

Friday, Apr 10 - 11:59 PM PDT

Short
Submission fee: $75.00
Television
Submission fee: $75.00

Last Minute Deadline

Thursday, Apr 30 - 11:59 PM PDT

Short
Submission fee: $85.00
Television
Submission fee: $85.00
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