We're excited to announce the 2026 Feature Retreat & Fellowship Contest finalists!

Who CineStory IsFounded in 1995, the CineStory Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization dedicated to mentoring emerging film and television writers through retreats, fellowships, and residencies. These programs are designed for talented emerging writers with a high level of craft who are ready to enter or are in the early stages of navigating the entertainment industry.CineStory has been named one of the best screenwriting contests by Moviebytes, Script Reader Pro, The Scr...

Retreat Dates: October 2 - 6, 2026   Deadlines / Submission Fees Early Deadline – February 22, 2026 ($50 Submission Fee) Regular Deadline – March 29, 2026 ($70 Submission Fee) Late Deadline – April 26, 2026 ($80 Submission Fee) Extended Late Deadline – May 26, 2026 ($90 Submission Fee) Announcements Quarterfinalists - July Semifinalists / Retreat Invitees - August Finalists - September Fellow - Late September Formatting Guidelines: Screenplays must be PDFs. ...