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Mark your calendars because we’ll be back for SeriesFest: Season 9 in Denver May 5—10, 2023! That means it’s our favorite time of year… Submissions for Season 9 are OPEN!  Read on to learn all about our different competitions and submission requirements! INDEPENDENT PILOT COMPETITION Sponsored by Company 3 Provides a platform for the most innovative…

Congratulations to the Recipient of the 2022 Jan Marino Scholarship: Gwen Ogle!  Gwen Ogle is a storyteller, screenwriter, academic, mother, and wife. She has a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism, was a NASA Fellow, and received an M.A.Ed. and Ph.D. from Virginia Tech. She ran an educational consulting business for 12+ years followed by several years in…

We’re thrilled to reveal our Jury for this year’s Independent Pilot Competitions! Our talented Jurors are tasked with judging brand-new work from an international array of creative voices. These esteemed professionals hail from all sectors of the entertainment industry and include award-winning actors, producers, and production executives.

In 2021, we partnered with National Geographic Documentary Films, known for showcasing timely, provocative, and impactful stories, and Visible [mobile] for our Spotlight Your Town Initiative to support an inclusive group of unscripted storytellers creating authentic, community-driven stories that embody the breadth and diversity of the people and places they represent. AND THE WINNER IS……

We never thought we’d be holding a second virtual festival, and once again have been humbled by the tremendous strength and passion this online community exudes.