Barnstorm Fest

Three finalists will be awarded from each category.

Every finalist receives a one-on-one consultation with a producer from Barnstorm Media who can advise you on how to get your film or pilot made, or, better yet, how to make it yourself.

All finalists receive a prize package from Script Mailer, who will email your script to over 400 of the industry's top agents, including agents at ICM, CAA and WME.

One finalist from each category will receive a 4-month InkTip Pro Membership. As an InkTip Pro Member, thousands of filmmakers can find and read your scripts, and you'll be able to pitch directly to production companies every week. With over 3,000 options and 400 movies made, InkTip is the place for independent film. Companies who are InkTip members include: ABC, Anonymous Content, APA, CBS Films, HBO Films, ICM, Paradigm, Paramount Pictures, Hallmark Channel, FX, Universal, WME, Bad Robot, and 20th Century.

One finalist will have have their screenplay considered for grant offers and production by Unsolicited Scripts.

One script, regardless of category, will receive the Grand Jury Prize package.

The package includes all prizes offered to finalists, plus the choice of either $2,500 USD or a $5,000 screenplay option from Barnstorm Media.

During the option period, Barnstorm Media will strive to package your script for production!

You can learn more about screenplay options here:

https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/what-does-it-mean-to-option-a-script