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Submit your short story to the relevant genre. All of these contests are guaranteed acceptances. Your story gets a video performance reading made!

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Daily Short Story deadlines

Submit your short story to the relevant genre. All of these contests are guaranteed acceptances. Your story gets a video performance reading made!

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Daily Short Story Contest Deadlines
All of these contests are guaranteed acceptances. Your story gets a video performance reading made! 1st – TRUE CRIME SHORT STORY 2nd – SCI-FI/FANTASY SHORT STORY 3rd – LGBTQ+ SHOR…
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Watch the #EXPERIMENTAL Shorts Festival (in case you missed it)

Watch the festival by signing up for the FREE 3-DAY trial using the link, or go to www.wildsound.ca

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May 18, 2026 at 12:28 AM
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Today’s #FilmFreeway Deadline: THRILLER/SUSPENSE Film & Screenplay Festival

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In-person & hybrid festival with multiple screenings and interviews with filmmakers & screenwriters to promote and enhance the creator and their projects.

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May 18, 2026 at 12:18 AM
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Experimental/Dance/Music Festival Testimonial – 209 FIVE Star Reviews!!!!

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“It was an honor to be a part of such a prestigious and well organized film festival that focused on music and dance! Thank you to all who were involved and for awarding my film”
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May 17, 2026 at 11:01 PM
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#COMEDY STAGE PLAY Writing Contest (get play performed by professional actors)

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Full feedback on all entries .

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WILDsound Writing Festival - COMEDY STAGE PLAY Writing Contest (get play performed by professional actors)
Festival contest brough to you by the  Festival for Comedy: www.festivalforcomedy.com   I have to really thank the actors for my reading, nothing short of terrific as they were, nothing short of incre...
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May 18, 2026 at 12:14 AM
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Today’s Short Story Deadline: ROMANCE & RELATIONSHIPS Festival

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Submit your #Romance & #Relationships #ShortStory to the Festival here and we will automatically have it performed by a professional actor
Romance & Relationship Short Story Festival (Everyone wins)
Submit your Romance & Relationships Short Story to the Festival here and we will automatically have it performed by a professional actor and turned into a promotional video for yourself. Accept…
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May 18, 2026 at 12:08 AM
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Today’s #Screenplay Deadline: Festival for DRAMA

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FULL FEEDBACK on your screenplay from our committee

– 0ffers screenwriters at all levels the fantastic opportunity to hear their scripts read

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Festival for Drama in Film, Screenplays, Novels
Showcasing the of best of DRAMA stories from around the world.
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May 18, 2026 at 12:11 AM
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Today’s Novel Deadline: HORROR Underground Festival

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Get FULL FEEDBACK on either the 1st chapter or entire novel book

Get your novel performed by a professional actor at the festival.

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Horror Novel Festival (3 options to submit) – Deadline Today
Submit your HORROR Book by the deadline. A horror story is a fictional tale that aims to create a feeling of fear, suspense, or tension in the reader. Watch Novel Performance Readings:/strong> G…
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May 18, 2026 at 12:07 AM
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Winners: May 2026 BLACK Filmmakers Festival

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AUDIENCE AWARDS:
Best Feature Film: THE SOLUTION
Best Short Film: SENSE
Best Direction: THE SIXTH STAGE
Best Story: SINCEERLY, YOUR FATHER
Best Experimental: WHO ARE YOU?
Best New Media Film: THE WORKPLACE Web Series
May 17, 2026 at 9:32 PM
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HIGHLIGHTS: May 2026 LATINO Festival Winners

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Best Feature Film: SNAPSHOTS
Best Short Film: OCTOBER IS OVER
Best Direction: THERAPY
Best Story: CUBA COOCUYO REMIX
Best Visual Design: JORGE GÓMEZ, ACTOR, MIMO, CLOWN Y TITIRITERO
Best Experimental Film: CONFIDENT
May 17, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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WINNERS: May 2026 DRAMA Festival

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Audience Award Winners:
Best Short Film: HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Best Story: OUR MONSTERS
Best Direction: THE DANDELION GIRL
Best Performances: AMERIKKKA
Best Experimental: CUCA
Best Micro-Short FIlm: ELLA BAKER

#dramafestival #film
May 17, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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WINNERS: May 2026 ASIAN Film Festival

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A showcase of the best ASIAN Filmmakers and Films from around the world today.

AUDIENCE WINNERS:
Best Short Film: MY BELOVED MUKKU
Best Direction: CinemaPARADIA,The wall who had heard.

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May 17, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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WINNERS: May 2026 EUROPEAN Short Film Festival

Showcase of the best #EUROPEAN SHORT FILMS in the world today.

Best Short Film: SANGUIS
Best Direction: based on a fake story
Best Performances: ONE LOVE
Best Documentary: DOCPOL-1 NATION 4 CITIES
Best Story: A COLD WINTER AFTERNOON
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May 17, 2026 at 4:09 PM
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#NORDIC Student Film Festival 2026: Winners & Highlights

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Best Short Film: 18
Micro-Short Film: THE LADDER
Story: IN YOUR HANDS
Direction: INTERVIEW WITH THE DEVIL
Documentary: Riehpovuotna
Experimental: CREATURES OF THE PAST
Animation: AWOOGA!
May 17, 2026 at 3:16 AM
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Winners: May 2026 UNDER 5 Minute Festival

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Best Short Film: TRAPPED
Performances: LEARNING TO CUSS
Story: THE OFFERING
Visual Design: THE EDGE OF SILENCE
Direction: THE HARPIES
Experimental: THE FRUIT
Animation: OPPS
1 Minute Film: SOUL OF A FREE WOMAN
May 17, 2026 at 3:04 AM
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Today’s Short Story Deadline: ROMANCE & RELATIONSHIPS Festival

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Submit your #Romance & #Relationships #ShortStory to the Festival here and we will automatically have it performed by a professional actor
Romance & Relationship Short Story Festival (Everyone wins)
Submit your Romance & Relationships Short Story to the Festival here and we will automatically have it performed by a professional actor and turned into a promotional video for yourself. Accept…
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May 18, 2026 at 12:08 AM
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I WISH I WAS A DOG film, reactions WILDsound Festival

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When a young woman's desire to become a true member of her favourite art club turns her into a dog, she finds the newfound relationship between her and the members poses a different kind of challenge.
I WISH I WAS A DOG film, audience feedback May 2026 WILDsound Festival
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May 15, 2026 at 9:59 PM
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Today’s #FilmFreeway Deadline: TORONTO COMEDY Festival (33 FIVE Star Reviews)

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FEEDBACK Toronto Comedy Film and Screenplay Festival is a must for filmmakers because you get direct feedback that allows you to know if your film works.
#comedyfestival #comedy
May 15, 2026 at 9:49 PM
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Today’s FilmFreeway Testimonial: EXPERIMENTAL/DANCE/MUSIC Festival (209 FIVE Star Reviews)

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Professional people, i was honored to be in one of the selected films. Everything was amazing.

#experimentalfestival #dance #music
May 15, 2026 at 9:40 PM
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Today’s 50% off Discount Code Deadline: Toronto/Los Angeles #DOCUMENTARY Festival

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IN-PERSON screenings and HYBRID Festival Mode: Entering 10th year, the #DocFestival now gives filmmakers 5 tiers to showcase and promote their film
Toronto/Los Angeles Documentary Feature & Short Film Festival
IN-PERSON screenings and HYBRID Festival Mode: Entering its 10th year, the Toronto & Los Angeles Documentary Festival now gives filmmakers 4 tiers to showcas...
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May 15, 2026 at 9:33 PM
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Today’s #Writing Deadlines: Historical Fiction Short Story. Crime Novel. 1st Scene Screenplay

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Today’s Writing Deadlines: Historical Fiction Short Story. Crime Novel. 1st Scene Screenplay
Submit to these exciting festivals today. Festivals that offer feedback from the industry, plus performance videos. HISTORICAL FICTION Short Story Festival (everyone wins): Submit your HISTORICAL F…
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May 15, 2026 at 9:29 PM
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Today’s Short Story Deadline: HISTORICAL FICTION Festival

Submit your HISTORICAL FICTION Short Story to the festival and we will automatically have it performed by a professional actor and turned into a promotional video for yourself

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HISTORICAL FICTION Short Story Festival (automatic acceptance) – Deadline Today
Submit your HISTORICAL FICTION Short Story to the Festival here and we will automatically have it performed by a professional actor and turned into a promotional video for yourself. A historical fi…
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May 15, 2026 at 9:27 PM
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Today’s Novel Deadline: CRIME/MYSTERY Festival

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The #1 #Crime/#Mystery Festival and Contest in the World today!

– Offers #novelists and #storytellers at all levels the fantastic opportunity to hear their stories read aloud using TOP PROFESSIONAL ACTORS
Crime/Mystery Novel Festival: Deadline Today
Garner FULL FEEDBACK on your crime/mystery novel by our committee of industry professionals. Get a transcript reading of your book performed by professional actors at the Crime/Mystery Festival and…
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May 15, 2026 at 9:25 PM
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Deadline Today: MYSTERY STAGE PLAY Writing Contest (get play performed by professional actors)

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FULL FEEDBACK on your stage play

Get a best scene of your stage play performed at the #writing festival
#stageplay
WILDsound Writing Festival - CRIME/MYSTERY STAGE PLAY Writing Contest (get play performed by professional actors)
Festival contest brough to you by the  Crime/Mystery Festival: www.crimemysteryfestival.com   I have to really thank the actors for my reading, nothing short of terrific as they were, nothing short of...
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May 15, 2026 at 9:23 PM
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Today’s #Submittable Writing Deadlines: REVENGE Stage Play. 1pg Story & Scripts. Spirituality Novel. THRILLER Screenplay.

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Today’s Submittable Writing Deadlines: REVENGE Stage Play. 1pg Story & Scripts. Spirituality Novel. THRILLER Screenplay.
REVENGE STAGE PLAY Writing Contest (get play performed by professional actors) 1pg. BIOGRAPHICAL SHORT STORY Contest (everyone wins) 1pg. WESTERN SCREENPLAY Contest (everyone wins) THRILLER/SUSPENS…
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May 15, 2026 at 9:21 PM
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Deadline Today : THRILLER/SUSPENSE Screenplay Contest

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Submit your #screenplay that’s a thriller/suspense genre and/or plot line to the festival.

Full feedback on your screenplay

Get your #script performed at the writing festival.
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THRILLER/SUSPENSE Screenplay Festival – Deadline September 24th
Submit your screenplay that’s a thriller/suspense genre and/or plot line to the festival. Full feedback on your screenplay from our committee of professional screenwriters, production heads, …
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May 15, 2026 at 9:20 PM