Check it out: Fentress Fest for Writers

Check out our NEW online writing festival, Fentress Fest for Writers! 

We are looking forward to recognizing hard working writers from all over the world who are creating art to change the world! Not only are we looking for awesome works with superb concepts and writing , but we are also looking for hardworking and passionate artists that tell captivating stories! We are especially eager to see work with themes of: LGBTQ+ issues, BIPOC storylines, healthcare and mental health stories, and stories for social change; however, all genres and themes are encouraged and welcomed! 
We are accepting submissions every 3 months (4 times/year), and then we will select winners! The winners of each category will get physical prizes AND their work will be read out loud by professional actors in the next season of our IMDb certified web series, The Fentress Readings. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the filming of the readings will be 100% virtual and will be conducted over Zoom. This means we are accepting submissions from all over the world!! Yay!! We will also feature each selected writer, as well as the winners, on our website and social media. 
We have 4 total award categories: 
1) Best Feature Screenplay 
-Each quarter, one writer will win the award for best feature screenplay! 
-1 submission category; 1 award opportunity 
-Decided by a jury
2) Best Short Screenplay 
-Each quarter, one writer will win the award for best short screenplay! 
-1 submission category; 1 award opportunity 
-Decided by a jury
3) Best Play 
-Each quarter, one writer will win the award for best play! 
-1 submission category; 1 award opportunity 
-Decided by a jury
4) Best Poem 
-Each quarter, one writer will win the award for best poem! 
-1 submission category; 1 award opportunity 
-Decided by a jury

Submissions close soon, so be sure to submit your work: filmfreeway.com/FentressFestforWriters

The official selections, finalists, and award winners for our April 2022 competition will be announced soon! Stay tuned!