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Fade In Awards @fadeinawards.bsky.social · 4h

The 2nd Annual Fade In Awards Screenwriting Fellowship

📅 Early Deadline: January 31, 2026

Gain one-on-one mentorship with top showrunners and screenwriters in a 5-day fellowship designed to elevate your craft and career.

Apply now 👉 fadeinawards.com

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Fade In Awards @fadeinawards.bsky.social · 6d

For filmmaker Sarah Polhaus, winning the Fade In Awards was a turning point.

Fade In stands apart—built on passion, integrity & real results. We connect bold storytellers with the industry pros who matter.

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Fade In Awards @fadeinawards.bsky.social · 8d

Industry Speak 101: Heard nothing back? In Hollywood, silence = “pass.” But don’t take it personally. Projects resurface months later. Pivot, polish, keep creating—the biz rewards persistence, not pleading.

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Fade In Awards @fadeinawards.bsky.social · 13d

Enter Early & Save…

30th TV PILOT/WEB SERIES COMPETITION
Early Deadline: Nov 30

Aspiring writers of scripted teleplays, ltd. series, mini series & #filmmakers of completed #webseries.

Win 2025 @hollywoodpitchfest Pass, Cash, @NextLevelScribe Session++

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Next-Level Scribe @nextlevelscribe.bsky.social · 15d

Most #screenwriters think pitching means powering through. The best know when to pause, read the room & pivot.

Pam Falk (“The Wedding Planner”) reminds us: a pitch isn’t a monologue, it’s a conversation. U could turn a dead end into a real opportunity.

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Fade In Awards @fadeinawards.bsky.social · 16d

Bring your True Story to Hollywood’s attention by entering the FadeInAwards.com.

For 30yrs we’ve discovered writers, developed projects & seen winners signed & produced.

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Fade In Awards @fadeinawards.bsky.social · 29d

Enter Early & Save!

30th True Story/Biopic Competition
Early Deadline: Oct 31

Looking 4 #scripts #webseries #shortfilms featuring ironic stories about extraordinary lives (good or bad).

Win 2026 @hollywoodpitchfest Pass, Cash, @NextLevelScribe Session+

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Fade In Awards @fadeinawards.bsky.social · Sep 16

Not all #screenwriting contests are created equal.

We provide prizes that actually make an impact. From @nextlevelscribe.bsky.social mentorship to a VIP @hollywoodpitchfest.bsky.social Pass, @greenlightmymovie subs & more, our prizes are designed to move a writer’s career forward.

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Fade In Awards @fadeinawards.bsky.social · Sep 5

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Fade In Awards @fadeinawards.bsky.social · Sep 5

Call for Entries! 30th FADE IN AWARDS.

Hollywood buyers & reps call the Awards one of the top #screenwriting contests in the world.

Win Cash, VIP @hollywoodpitchfest.bsky.social Pass, @nextlevelscribe.bsky.social Mentor Session, @greenlightmymovie.bsky.social Subs++

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Fade In Awards @fadeinawards.bsky.social · Aug 13

Our Grand Prize winners @jeffbarker.bsky.social & K.E. Lanning earned a @hollywoodpitchfest VIP Pass & a 1:1 @nextlevelscribe.bsky.social session. After Zoom prep, they met their mentors in person at the HPF mixer—turning on-screen intros into real-life creative connections.

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Fade In Awards @fadeinawards.bsky.social · Jul 26

Congrats!

Fade In Awards @fadeinawards.bsky.social · Jul 26

Congratulations
29th Thriller Competition Finalists!

Grand Prize
"WE HAVE SO MUCH TO GIVE"
by Stacey Garratt

1st Prize
"BOHEMIAN HEART"
by James Dalessandro

2nd Prize
"FEAR PLAY"
by Robert Rhyne

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Fade In Awards @fadeinawards.bsky.social · Jul 24

This year’s FadeInAwards.com Grand Prize Winners are heading to the 29th @hollywoodpitchfest.bsky.social!

They’ll pitch their scripts in person to buyers & reps from nearly 200 top Hollywood companies.

It’s not just a foot in the door—it’s a seat at the table.
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Fade In Awards @fadeinawards.bsky.social · Jul 20

Enter by Midnight!

29th THRILLER COMPETITION
Final Deadline: July 20

Looking for compelling, genre-bending (Psychological, Supernatural) grounded, character-driven material.

Win @hollywoodpitchfest Pass, Cash, @NextLevelScribe Session, @greenlightmymovie Subs

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Fade In Awards @fadeinawards.bsky.social · Jul 18

From Fade In Award winner to major studio screenwriter, Frank Baldwin’s journey is a success story that inspires #screenwriters everywhere.

This is what happens when talent meets opportunity. We don’t just hand out trophies—we jumpstart careers.

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Fade In Awards @fadeinawards.bsky.social · Jul 10

10 Days Left!

29th THRILLER COMPETITION
Final Deadline: July 20

Looking 4 compelling, genre-bending (Psychological, Supernatural) grounded, character-driven material.

Win @hollywoodpitchfest Pass, Cash, @NextLevelScribe Session, @greenlightmymovie Subs

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Fade In Awards @fadeinawards.bsky.social · Jul 10

When "The Blaze Brothers" script won our Best Action Script, everything changed.

W/Fade In’s direct support & intro’s, the writers took agency & mgmt meetings, navigated multiple offers, signed w/an agent & the project expanded into a full franchise.

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Fade In Awards @fadeinawards.bsky.social · Jul 1

Congratulations
1st Annual Screenwriting Fellowship Finalists!

Grand Prize
"OLIVER, AGAIN"
by Robert Benjamin

First Place
"BLOOD IN THE WATER"
by Liz Tenan

Second Place
"ON THE RECORD"
by Adam Goudchaux

One contest left to win…
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Fade In Awards @fadeinawards.bsky.social · Jul 1

Congratulations
29th Drama Competition Finalists!

Grand Prize
"LOVE AND GLORY"
by Gary Parker

1st Prize
"MISS AMERICANA"
by Chris Chalmers

2nd Prize
"MED-LEGAL"
by David DeGusta

Only 1 competition left to enter…
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#screenwriting #scriptsky

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Fade In Awards @fadeinawards.bsky.social · Jun 30

Enter by Midnight!

29th THRILLER COMPETITION
Regular Deadline: June 30

Looking 4 compelling, genre-bending (Psychological, Supernatural) grounded, character-driven material.

Win @hollywoodpitchfest Pass, Cash, @NextLevelScribe Session, @greenlightmymovie Subs

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Fade In Awards @fadeinawards.bsky.social · Jun 27

3 Days to Deadline!

29th THRILLER COMPETITION
Regular Deadline: June 30

Looking 4 compelling, genre-bending (Psychological, Supernatural) grounded, character-driven material.

Win @hollywoodpitchfest Pass, Cash, @NextLevelScribe Session, @greenlightmymovie Subs

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Fade In Awards @fadeinawards.bsky.social · Jun 26

This Saturday! Only 4 Spots!!

1-3PM PT via Zoom

Next-Level Scribe @nextlevelscribe.bsky.social · May 20

Learn the Art of the Pitch w/Chris Erric Maddox (A Million Little Things)

Learn elements your pitch must include (& exclude) to get results. Chris will help u pitch w/the right amount of energy & visual aids to leave an impression.

June 28 • 12PM PT Zoom
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Fade In Awards @fadeinawards.bsky.social · Jun 26

Congrats Fade In Awards Drama Semi-Finalists!

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Winners Announced July 1

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