Rules and Guidelines
Please read all of the following information before submitting your screenplay.
Failure to adhere to the rules and guidelines will result in a disqualification.
-
Screenplay must be between 5 and 15 pages
-
Must be an original screenplay (You need to own the rights)
-
Must be achievable with a budget of $3000 or you will need to source additional funding
-
Screenplay should be formatted as professionally as possible
-
Must be written between January 1, 2022 and February 15, 2024
-
NO FIREARMS may be permitted in the story
-
You must be a New Mexico resident to submit
-
Your film will need to be shot in the state of New Mexico
-
You will submit a PDF, name, email and phone number
-
Scripts written by or in part by A.I. chatbots will not be accepted
The Santa Fe Independent Film Club will hold the role of Unit Production Manager on set (a.k.a. UPM). Any additional assistance during the production will be worked out with the screenwriter.
​
If your script is selected as a finalist, we will contact you via email to set up a meeting with the jurors to learn a bit about you and your vision.
​
If your script is not selected, you'll receive an email notifying you at the time we make our final selection.