DUBAI INTERNATIONAL SCREENPLAY AWARDS is a yearly competition accepting pilots, features, and short scripts from anywhere and anyone.
Our 6th season opens soon - Now Exclusive to FilmFreeway.
Working with both emerging and seasoned writers, we hope to find stories that can take the East by storm - especially yours!
THE MIDDLE EAST CALLS
What’s your story? THE DUBAI INTERNATIONAL CINEVERSE SCREENPLAY COMPETITION would like to know! We’re a international screenplay competition based in the heart of Dubai, UAE. Submit your best scripts to our judges for a chance to stand out as one of the freshest voices in indie cinema today!
Selected works have the opportunity to win a variety of awards, accolades, distribution opportunities, and prizes. Our awards are IMDb certified!
Enter the Cineverse, submit your script, and get your work seen!
AWARD LEVELS
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Diamond Screenplay Award
Awarded to the writer(s) of our competition’s first placed short screenplay.
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Gold Screenplay Award
Awarded to the writer(s) of our competition’s second placed short screenplay.
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Silver Screenplay Awards
Awarded to the writer(s) of our competition’s honorable mentions.
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Genre Screenplay Awards
Awarded to the writer(s) of various genre/topic categories.
WINNERS & PRIZES
Winning / Nominations at CINEVERSE comes with rewards that are designed to help you and your stories shine. Learn more about our Gold Sponsor SCREENCRAFTS mentorship and guidance programs here.
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From Final Draft to Screencrafts to a host of other incredible sponsors we often are able to provide incredible prizes to our winners.
Note: All prizes are dependant on the final award recieved. Prizes are also dependant on Judge / Director / Showrunner availability. The above list of potential accolades is not guaranteed for each and every winner as per our guidelines. All prizes are subject to the full CINEVERSE terms and conditions.
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Our festival’s official laurel, as well as a judge’s one-liner and star rating showcased on our website.
Note: All prizes are dependant on the final award recieved. Prizes are also dependant on Judge / Director / Showrunner availability. The above list of potential accolades is not guaranteed for each and every winner as per our guidelines. All prizes are subject to the full CINEVERSE terms and conditions. -
A live feedback session with one of our judges, as part of CineCine’s Screencrafts Mentor Program.
Note: All prizes are dependant on the final award recieved. Prizes are also dependant on Judge / Director / Showrunner availability. The above list of potential accolades is not guaranteed for each and every winner as per our guidelines. All prizes are subject to the full CINEVERSE terms and conditions.
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Partial to Full script coverage, catered to elevate your story by our mass award winning Industry Judges and Showrunners.
Note: All prizes are dependant on the final award recieved. Prizes are also dependant on Judge / Director / Showrunner availability. The above list of potential accolades is not guaranteed for each and every winner as per our guidelines. All prizes are subject to the full CINEVERSE terms and conditions.
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A choice to send out QR codes of a sample of your script at our next live event. Opportunities to network with producers and directors at upcoming CINEVERSE mixers and festivals.
Note: All prizes are dependant on the final award recieved. Prizes are also dependant on Judge / Director / Showrunner availability. The above list of potential accolades is not guaranteed for each and every winner as per our guidelines. All prizes are subject to the full CINEVERSE terms and conditions.
GENRE CATEGORIES
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Drama / Romance
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Comedy / Dark Comedy
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Horror / Thriller
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Sci-Fi / Fantasy
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Historical / Period
CINEVERSE WINNERS
To see our latest Selections, Winners as well as previous Season’s Winners click below.
LAUREL CENTER
Show the world your Official Selection, Nomination or Award with a Custom Cineverse Laurel here.
