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The Greenlight List: 2026 Semi-Finalists
Congratulations to the 25 semi-finalists of the 2026 Greenlight List! These original screenplays stood out for their exceptional creativity, compelling storytelling, and big-screen potential.
The Grand Prize: $100,000* in Equity Financing + Guaranteed Distribution by Level 33 Entertainment
Status: Submissions Closed for 2026
The Greenlight List: 2026 Semi-Finalists
Congratulations to the 25 semi-finalists of the 2026 Greenlight List! These original screenplays stood out for their exceptional creativity, compelling storytelling, and big-screen potential.
The Grand Prize: $100,000* in Equity Financing + Guaranteed Distribution by Level 33 Entertainment
Status: Submissions Closed for 2026
Grand Prize: $100,000* in Equity Financing
+ Guaranteed Distribution by Level 33 Entertainment!
Congratulations to our 2026 semi-finalists, who are now one step closer to the grand prize of $100K in equity financing and guaranteed film distribution. The Greenlight List celebrates the Top 1% of original screenplay submissions. Thank you to every screenwriter who entered—your stories inspire us, and we can’t wait to share what’s next.
Semi-Finalists
CONGRATULATIONS
Bad Faith
Joshua T. Brannon
Church in the Woods
David Leo Schultz
Final Cut
David Kashner
Guillaume
Yasmin DeWinter
Klampar: Mozart of Ping Pong
Mark Kis-Szabo
Loo-Uh-Vul
Matt Wyatt
Lullabies
Kenny Van Ora
Myrmidon
Tom Pavlock
Reason the Physician
Kristi Artinian
Sea Lilly
Parker Couch
Sedition
Larry R. Jordan, Jr.
Sparrow
Andrew James Bleidner
The Grieved
Derrick Edmond
The Guy
Nima Fakhrara
The Passage
Fernando Barroso
The Two Corners
Mike Owens
There Once Was...
Anthony Preston
Tracking
James King
Trash Man
Todd Holden
Unknown Caller
Phillip Mann
Urges
Aaron Alexander Bergen
Verbatim
Joseph Rocco
Walk on Water
Morgan Styler
Welcome the Stranger
David Trisko
What Mean These Stones
Maxx Pinkins
Semi-Finalists
CONGRATULATIONS
Bad Faith
Joshua T. Brannon
Church in the Woods
David Leo Schultz
Final Cut
David Kashner
Guillaume
Yasmin DeWinter
Klampar: Mozart of Ping Pong
Mark Kis-Szabo
Loo-Uh-Vul
Matt Wyatt
Lullabies
Kenny Van Ora
Myrmidon
Tom Pavlock
Reason the Physician
Kristi Artinian
Sea Lilly
Parker Couch
Sedition
Larry R. Jordan, Jr.
Sparrow
Andrew James Bleidner
The Grieved
Derrick Edmond
The Guy
Nima Fakhrara
The Passage
Fernando Barroso
The Two Corners
Mike Owens
There Once Was...
Anthony Preston
Tracking
James King
Trash Man
Todd Holden
Unknown Caller
Phillip Mann
Urges
Aaron Alexander Bergen
Verbatim
Joseph Rocco
Walk on Water
Morgan Styler
Welcome the Stranger
David Trisko
What Mean These Stones
Maxx Pinkins
Semi-Finalists
CONGRATULATIONS
Bad Faith
Joshua T. Brannon
Church in the Woods
David Leo Schultz
Final Cut
David Kashner
Guillaume
Yasmin DeWinter
Klampar: Mozart of Ping Pong
Mark Kis-Szabo
Loo-Uh-Vul
Matt Wyatt
Lullabies
Kenny Van Ora
Myrmidon
Tom Pavlock
Reason the Physician
Kristi Artinian
Sea Lilly
Parker Couch
Sedition
Larry R. Jordan, Jr.
Sparrow
Andrew James Bleidner
The Grieved
Derrick Edmond
The Guy
Nima Fakhrara
The Passage
Fernando Barroso
The Two Corners
Mike Owens
There Once Was...
Anthony Preston
Tracking
James King
Trash Man
Todd Holden
Unknown Caller
Phillip Mann
Urges
Aaron Alexander Bergen
Verbatim
Joseph Rocco
Walk on Water
Morgan Styler
Welcome the Stranger
David Trisko
What Mean These Stones
Maxx Pinkins
How it Works
Submit as many scripts as you’d like – at no additional cost.
1. Submit your original screenplay(s) to The Greenlight List posting on our Greenlight Opportunities platform.
2. The Top 1% of submissions will be read and evaluated by our professional industry judges.
3. From these semi-finalists, our judges will determine the Top 10 finalists.
4. After diligent review, one writer will be awarded the Grand Prize: $100,000* in Equity Financing + Guaranteed Distribution by Level 33 Entertainment!
Eligibility Criteria
- ONLY feature-length original screenplays are eligible.
- Ready to enter our screenwriting competition? Submissions for 2026 are now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted!
Need more information on a specific feature? Find a complete list on our All Features page.
Important Dates
- Submission Deadline: September 10, 2026 (Now Closed)
- Semi-Finalists Announced: October 5, 2026
- Finalists Announced: November 2, 2026
- Winner Announced / List Released: December 7, 2026
Contest Rules
To ensure your screenplay is eligible for the $100,000 grand prize and guaranteed distribution, you can review our full eligibility requirements and submission guidelines by visiting The Greenlight List Contest Rules.
* All prizes in USD
Who Should Enter
The Greenlight List is for screenwriters and producers with a finished script who are ready to take the next step toward getting their project made.
- Screenwriters: You’ve got a complete, original feature screenplay and you’re ready to get it in front of producers and industry professionals who can help move it toward production.
- Producers: You’ve got a script and you’re looking to build momentum, raise financing, and bring the project to life.
Meet Andreas Olavarria of Level 33 Entertainment
Sit down with executive producer and distributor Andreas Olavarria to learn how Level 33 Entertainment uses our platform to gain a competitive edge. From initial script insights to making final distribution calls, discover why he calls Greenlight an “invaluable second opinion” for his team.
Meet Andreas Olavarria of Level 33 Entertainment
Sit down with executive producer and distributor Andreas Olavarria to learn how Level 33 Entertainment uses our platform to gain a competitive edge. From initial script insights to making final distribution calls, discover why he calls Greenlight an “invaluable second opinion” for his team.
How it Works
Submit as many scripts as you’d like – at no additional cost.
1. Submit your original screenplay(s) to The Greenlight List posting on our Greenlight Opportunities platform.
2. The Top 1% of submissions will be read and evaluated by our professional industry judges.
3. From these semi-finalists, our judges will determine the Top 10 finalists.
4. After diligent review, one writer will be awarded the Script of the Year prize: $100,000* in equity financing + Guaranteed Distribution by Level 33 Entertainment!
Who Should Enter
The Greenlight List is for screenwriters and producers with a finished script who are ready to take the next step toward getting their project made.
- Screenwriters: You’ve got a complete, original feature screenplay and you’re ready to get it in front of producers and industry professionals who can help move it toward production.
- Producers: You’ve got a script and you’re looking to build momentum, raise financing, and bring the project to life.
Eligibility Criteria
- ONLY feature-length original screenplays are eligible.
- Ready to enter our screenwriting competition? Submissions for 2026 are now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted!
Need more information on a specific feature? Find a complete list on our All Features page.
Important Dates
- Submission Deadline: September 10, 2026 (Now Closed)
- Semi-Finalists Announced: October 5, 2026
- Finalists Announced: November 2, 2026
- Winner Announced / List Released: December 7, 2026
Contest Rules
To ensure your screenplay is eligible for the $100,000 grand prize and guaranteed distribution, you can review our full eligibility requirements and submission guidelines by visiting The Greenlight List Contest Rules.
* All prizes in USD