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The Greenlight List
The official annual list recognizing the Top 1% of original screenplays submitted to Greenlight Coverage.
Grand Prize: $100,000* in Equity Financing + Guaranteed Distribution by Level 33 Entertainment!
Submission Deadline: August 31, 2026
Grand Prize: $100,000* in Equity Financing
+ Guaranteed Distribution by Level 33 Entertainment!
FAQ
How do I enter?
- Become a Greenlight subscriber in one of three eligible categories:
- Basic tier – Rank 4
- Essential tier – Rank 2
- Pro tier
- Become a Greenlight subscriber in one of three eligible categories:
Where do I submit?
On the Greenlight Opportunities platform, under the posting titled The Greenlight List.
When is the submission deadline?
August 31, 2026.
Can I submit multiple screenplays?
Yes! You may submit as many different scripts as you’d like.
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.
- You must be an active Greenlight subscriber in one of the following categories:
- Basic tier – Rank 4
- Essential tier – Rank 2
- Pro tier
(Rank refers to your number of months of consecutive subscription.)
Important Dates
- Submission Deadline: August 31, 2026
- Semi-Finalists Announced: September 7, 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
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!
FAQ
How do I enter?
- Become a Greenlight subscriber in one of three eligible categories:
- Basic tier – Rank 4
- Essential tier – Rank 2
- Pro tier
- Become a Greenlight subscriber in one of three eligible categories:
Where do I submit?
On the Greenlight Opportunities platform, under the posting titled The Greenlight List.
When is the submission deadline?
August 31, 2026.
Can I submit multiple screenplays?
Yes! You may submit as many different scripts as you’d like.
Eligibility Criteria
- ONLY feature-length original screenplays are eligible.
- You must be an active Greenlight subscriber in one of the following categories:
- Basic tier – Rank 4
- Essential tier – Rank 2
- Pro tier
(Rank refers to your number of months of consecutive subscription.)
Important Dates
- Submission Deadline: August 31, 2026
- Semi-Finalists Announced: September 7, 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
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.
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