Moonless International Film Festival and Screenwriters/Playwrights Competition

The Moonless International Film Festival and Screenwriters/Playwrights Competition is a premier international event devoted exclusively to discovering and celebrating the world’s most inspiring, powerful, and purpose-driven stories—on screen and on stage.

We’re not just looking for great scripts and films—we’re searching for transformative stories rooted in faith, family, hope, and redemption. Whether you're an emerging writer, filmmaker, or a seasoned creative, if your story uplifts, empowers, and resonates with timeless values, this is your stage.

The festival brings together filmmakers, screenwriters, playwrights, musicians, authors, and artists who inspire hope, courage, and creativity through their work. The Moonless International Film Festival shines a light on uplifting, inspiring, and meaningful stories that impact hearts and minds across the world.

We Welcome Submissions From:

• Screenwriters: shorts, features, and television pilots

• Playwrights: one-acts, full-length stage plays, and dramatic works of all formats

• Filmmakers and Musicians: powerful films and moving songs that tell stories of faith and inspiration

If you believe in the power of story to change hearts and shape culture, submit your screenplay, play, film, or song, and make your voice heard.

Awards & Prizes

Grand Prize Winner (Screenplay or Stage Play)

• $2,500 Cash Prize

• Moonless International Grand Laurels

• Private meetings with producers and directors for potential optioning or development

• Live table read featuring professional actors and VIP guests during the 2026 Festival

• One-on-one industry consultation with a faith-based producer

• Featured interview on the Moonless International Podcast

• VIP All-Access Pass + Script/Play Showcase at the 2026 Festival

• Official award plaque and certificate

• Script/play promotion via Moonless International press and media channels

Grand Prize Winner (Film or Song)

• $2,500 Cash Prize

• Moonless International Grand Laurels

• Private meetings with producers, directors, or music industry professionals for potential collaboration

• Special screening or live performance during the 2026 Festival

• One-on-one industry consultation with a faith-based industry leader

• Featured interview on the Moonless International Podcast

• VIP All-Access Pass + Showcase at the 2026 Festival

• Official award plaque and certificate

• Promotion via Moonless International press and media channels

1st Place Winner (Screenplay or Stage Play)

• $1,000 Cash Prize

• Moonless International Laurels

• Official award certificate

• Spotlight on our website and social media

• VIP Festival Pass to the 2026 Moonless International Film Festival

2nd Place Winner

• $500 Cash Prize

• Moonless International Laurels

• Official award certificate

• Mention in official festival press and digital materials

3rd Place Winner

• $250 Cash Prize

• Moonless International Laurels

• Official award certificate

• Social media spotlight

Additional Honors for All Winners:

• Official Moonless International Film Festival Winner Laurels

• Option to receive a customized trophy to commemorate the achievement

• Recognition across festival media and promotional platforms

Submit your work. Share your heart. Celebrate your calling.

Moonless International Film Festival and Screenwriters/Playwrights Competition: Shining a Light on Stories That Matter.