True Story Showcase

Overview

The True Story Showcase recognizes scripts, books, & stage plays in any genre that feature a story based on, or inspired by, true events. The showcase is designed to support new(ish) and aspiring writers by awarding a cash prize to help sustain, or kickstart, a writing career. == SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS == SCREENPLAYS *Feature film screenplays - up to 165 pages *Television scripts - up to 90 pages *Short scripts - up to 25 pages *Stories in any genre *Produced or unproduced BOOKS, MANUSCRIPTS & SHORT STORIES *Fiction or narrative nonfiction *Any length *Stories in any genre *Published or unpublished STAGE PLAYS *Any length *Stories in any genre *Produced or unproduced TITLE PAGE IS REQUIRED Must include: *Title *Name(s) of writer(s) *If an adaptation, also include the title & writer(s) of the source material ***PLEASE NOTE*** -- The True Story Showcase is not a film festival - it is a writing showcase and is conducted exclusively online. There is no in-person event. There is only one round of judging, and only one winner is selected each year.

Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Legitimacy Analysis

Trust Signals

Festival Details

FilmFreeway communityGold festival

• Filmmaker

  Thank you for the selection of our screenplay, we are honored.

• Filmmaker

  I always see this as a key indicator of my writing.

• Filmmaker

  I'm so grateful for Hidden Death - A True Crime to be an Official Selection as I know that there were probably hundreds that didn't make the Official List on the website. But what I would like to see in the future is a fair but more generous opportunity for writers working so hard, is that again like other events, there are Runner Ups. There is Honorable Mention and so on so that more come away with a little more recognition for their hard work. Also, we've all been waiting since November 7, 2025 that is 9 months, just to know if we've been "Selected" officially. That is an awfully long time to have a project in limbo as most other events let you know with much earlier notification date, whether or not they are officially selected. My project, which is my own experience in solving a murder, has received extremely high scores elsewhere so, although I am very grateful, I'm sure I speak for others who would also like a faster response before 9 whole months and more opportunities such as Honorable Mention. Thank you. Lady Khadi Madama, Award Winning Screenwriter and TV Producer.

• Filmmaker

  They were actually early with their announcements and courteous.

• Filmmaker

  Not enough transparency in the process. Included analysis was thin... pushing paid services.

FilmFreeway reviews are filmmaker opinions, not our score. Cross-check red flags before paying fees.

Related Festivals in United States