Zed Fest Film Festival & Screenplay Competition 2025 (16)
Deadlines
05 Jan 2025 Call for entries
28 Feb 2025 Early deadline
30 Apr 2025 Standard deadline
30 Sep 2025 Late deadline
30 Oct 2025 Extended deadline
6 mths
08 Nov 2025 Notification date
12 Nov 2025
18 Nov 2025
Address
P.O.Box 11293, 91510, Burbank, CA, United States
Festival description
Short film festival >1' 30'<
Feature film festival >30' 80'<
Script / Pitch projects
Festival requirements
Film festival
Fiction
Documentary
Animation
Fantastic
Terror
Experimental
Music Video
Other
Genres
Themes
Has submission fees
International Festival
Physical Location
September 1995
Production countries: Required
Shooting countries: Required
Director nationalities: Required
Debut Films
School projects
Short Films >1' 30'<
Feature Films >30' 80'<
Languages
Arab
Basque
Chinese
Czech
Danish
Dutch
English
Finnish
French
Gaelic
Galician
German
Greek
Hindi
Hungarian
Icelandic
Italian
Korean
Latin
Norwegian
Polish
Portuguese
Romanian
Scottish
Spanish
Swedish
Thai
Vietnamese
Welsh
Festival start: 12 November 2025
Festival end: 18 November 2025
Zed Fest Film Festival & Screenplay Competition was founded to encourage and support independent low and big budget, filmmakers, who work in the horror, suspense, science fiction, drama, action, adventure, and art house genres.
After participating in Zed Fest Film Festival, many of our filmmakers have been able to advance their careers develop their next projects. We take pride in the fact that we are able to maintain relationships with participants, encourage and help them develop and promote their future endeavors.
" WE HOPE TO DISCOVER THE CULT MOVIES OF THE FUTURE."
****ZED FEST FILM FESTIVAL is an IMDB award Listing Qualifier****
Please visit our website for more information
www.zedfest.org/faq.html
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FYI:
WE CONSIDER YOUR PAYMENT DATE AS YOUR ENTRY DATE
For information about us please visit us
www.zedfest.org or our new FAQ Submissions Info page http://www.zedfest.org/faq.html
to learn more about our special Awards:
http://www.zedfest.org/zedfestspecialawards.html
The Top Zed Fest Film Festival 2024
Prizes: Over $5000 in Cash & Prizes will be Divided among winners
-ZED FEST FILM FESTIVAL CERTIFICATE
-Bonus Top Prize winners Movie Magic Screenwriter software
-Inktip Listing
Get your scripts in front of producers, agents, and managers today.
Writers use InkTip every day to connect with industry professionals looking for writers to hire, scripts to produce and writers to represent. Whether you're breaking into the industry or are an established writer, InkTip can help you further your career.
InkTip Script Listing: A listing of your script on InkTip so that producers and reps can find you.
InkTip Magazine: Publication of your logline in InkTip's magazine sent
to nearly 15000 producers and reps.
$500 1st Place Screenplay
$300 2nd Place Screenplay
Top Zed Fest Film Festival Filmmaker and Screenplay Awards:
Zed Fest Film Festival Independent Spirit Award is bestowed each year to a filmmaker that Pursues their filmmaking vision from concept to film.
This award has been inspired by Independent Filmmaking Pioneers Robot Monster (1953) Director Phil Tucker, Jim Jarmusch, John Waters, Elaine May, John Cassavetes, and Penelope Spheeris,Wes Anderson.
These filmmakers followed their passion for filmmaking. They embraced the love of filmmaking as an art form. They used their creativity and ingenuity in their filmmaking and did not let their budget stand in the way of their film projects. That is very inspirational to us and we hope to today's emerging filmmakers.
Feature Film Golden Marquee Award -
The Feature Film Golden Marquee is for the highest achievement award in recognition of the Feature Film that displays exemplary technical proficiencies in filmmaking and storytelling.
Short Film Golden Marquee Award -
The Short Film Golden Marquee is for the highest achievement award in recognition to the Short Film that displays exemplary technical proficiencies in filmmaking and storytelling.
The Pickford Award -
THE PICKFORD AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE FILM ARTS
This Award is to Highlight Women in The Film Arts. We call it the "The Pickford Award" In honor of the Great Mary Pickford Silent Film Pioneer.
ZED FEST FILM FESTIVAL 2025 ENTRY DEADLINES
Early Bird Deadline Feb 28, 2025
Spring Deadline April 28, 2025
Regular Deadline July 30, 2025
Deadline July 30, 2025
Final Film Deadline September 30, 2025
Notification Date October 30, 2025
ZED FEST FILM FESTIVAL GENRES:
Horror
Suspense
Supernatural
Arthouse
Action/Adventure
Science Fiction
Fantasy
Documentary
Music Videos
Super 8
Enter your music Video any music genre, we play top winners at the Zed Fest Film Festival 2025 Event in November to be held in Regal Noho West, North Hollywood, California on Nov 12-17,2025
ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO BE PLAYED AT THE ZED FEST FILM FESTIVAL EVENT 2025!!!
Cash Prizes: 5,000$
Awards & Prizes
The Top Zed Fest Film Festival 2025 Prizes: Over $5000 in Cash & Prizes will be Divided among winners
ZED FEST FILM FESTIVAL CERTIFICATE
-Bonus Top Prize winners Movie Magic Screenwriter software
-Inktip Listing
Get your scripts in front of producers, agents, and managers today.
Writers use InkTip every day to connect with industry professionals looking for writers to hire, scripts to produce and writers to represent. Whether you're breaking into the industry or are an established writer, InkTip can help you further your career.
InkTip Script Listing: A listing of your script on InkTip so that producers and reps can find you.
InkTip Magazine: Publication of your logline in InkTip's magazine sent to nearly 15000 producers and reps.
$500 1st Place Screenplay
$300 2nd Place Screenplay
Zed Fest Film Festival Independent Spirit Award is bestowed each year to a filmmaker that
Pursues their filmmaking vision from concept to film.
This award has been inspired by Independent Filmmaking Pioneers Robot Monster (1953) Director Phil Tucker, Jim Jarmusch, John Waters, Elaine May, John Cassavetes, and Penelope Spheeris.
These filmmakers followed their passion for filmmaking. They embraced the love of filmmaking as an art form. They used their creativity and ingenuity in their filmmaking and did not let their budget stand in the way of their film projects. That is very inspirational to us and we hope to today's emerging filmmakers.
Feature Film Golden Marquee Award -
The Feature Film Golden Marquee is for the highest achievement award in recognition to the Feature Film that displays exemplary technical proficiencies in filmmaking and storytelling.
Short Film Golden Marquee Award -
The Short Film Golden Marquee is for the highest achievement award in recognition to the Short Film that displays exemplary technical proficiencies in filmmaking and storytelling.
The Pickford Award -
THE PICKFORD AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE FILM ARTS
This Award is to Highlight Women in The Film Arts. We call it the "The Pickford Award" In honor of the Great Mary Pickford Silent Film Pioneer.
Featured Award
EDGAR ALLAN POE GOTHIC FILMMAKER AWARD
Edgar Allan Poe
(January 19, 1809 – October 7, 1849)
was an American writer, editor, and literary critic. Poe is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales of mystery and the macabre.
All film lengths entries are eligible for this award.
THE MARY SHELLEY GOTHIC
SCREENWRITING AWARD
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
(30 August 1797 – 1 February 1851)
was an English novelist, short story writer, dramatist, essayist, biographer, and travel writer. Her stories have inspired countless authors and filmmakers.
All screenplay lengths submissions are eligible for this award.
ZED FEST FILM FESTIVAL 2025 ENTRY DEADLINES
Early Bird Deadline April 30, 2025
Regular Deadline July 30, 2025
Extended Final Film Deadline Sep 30, 2025
Notification Date October 30th, 2025
ZED FEST FILM FESTIVAL GENRES:
Horror
Suspense
Supernatural
Arthouse
Action/Adventure
Science Fiction
Fantasy
Documentary
Music Videos
Super 8
ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO BE PLAYED AT THE ZED FEST FILM FESTIVAL EVENT 2025!!!
Enter your music Video any music genre, we play top winners at the Zed Fest Film Festival 2025 Event in November to be held in Regal Noho West, North Hollywood, California Nov 12-17,2025
Event details:
The 16th Annual ZED FEST FILM FESTIVAL 2025
Dates:
Nov 12-17,2025
Regal North Hollywood
6150 Laurel Canyon Boulevard
North Hollywood, California 91606
Rules & Terms
All judging will be anonymous. All entries must be accompanied by a completed and signed release form. You may enter more than one movie, but you must submit a separate entry form and release form and with each submission. Finalists and winners will be determined by professionals in the film Industry. You must be 18 years or older to enter.
Participation in Zed Fest Film Festival implies understanding and acceptance of all terms included in this application. Entry does not guarantee placement in the festival. Every submission will be given full consideration. Entries will be selected to be featured in whole or part as finalists to appear in the festival. Finalists will be judged by category and winners will be announced at the end of the festival.
Super Short Film 1-5 Minutes
Short Films >1' 5'<
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PRO 18%
Early30$27.6$
24.6$
28 Feb 25
Standard35$32.2$
28.7$
30 Apr 25
Late40$36.8$
32.8$
30 Sep 25
Extended45$41.4$
36.9$
30 Oct 25
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ZED FEST FILM FESTIVAL GENRES:
Horror, Science Fiction, Art House, Suspense,Supernatural, Drama, Action/Adventure,Fantasy, Documentary,Music Videos, Super 8
Featurette Film 15-39 Minutes
Short Films >15' 39'<
Fee-8%
PRO 18%
Early40$36.8$
32.8$
28 Feb 25
Standard45$41.4$
36.9$
30 Apr 25
Late50$46$
41$
30 Sep 25
Extended55$50.6$
45.1$
30 Oct 25
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Films 15 minutes and over including credits up to 39
ZED FEST FILM FESTIVAL GENRES:
Horror
Suspense
Art House
Science Fiction
Supernatural
Action/Adventure
Fantasy
Documentary
Music Videos
Super 8
Short Film 5-14 Minutes
Short Films >5' 14'<
Fee-8%
PRO 18%
Early35$32.2$
28.7$
28 Feb 25
Standard45$41.4$
36.9$
30 Apr 25
Late50$46$
41$
30 Sep 25
Extended55$50.6$
45.1$
30 Oct 25
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30 Oct 25
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Short Films 5 minutes and over including credits up to 14 Minutes
ZED FEST FILM FESTIVAL GENRES:
Horror
Suspense
Art House
Supernatural
Action/Adventure
Science Fiction
Fantasy
Documentary
Music Videos
Super 8
Feature Film 40-120 Minutes
Short and Feature Films >40' 120'<
Fee-8%
PRO 18%
Early45$41.4$
36.9$
28 Feb 25
Standard55$50.6$
45.1$
30 Apr 25
Late65$59.8$
53.3$
30 Sep 25
Extended70$64.4$
57.4$
30 Oct 25
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Films 39 minutes to 120 Minutes
ZED FEST FILM FESTIVAL GENRES:
Horror
Suspense
Art House
Supernatural
Action/Adventure
Science Fiction
Fantasy
Documentary
Music Videos
Super 8
FEATURE SCREENPLAY COMPETITION 2024
Script / Pitch >30p 120p<
Fee-8%
PRO 18%
Early45$41.4$
36.9$
28 Feb 25
Standard55$50.6$
45.1$
30 Apr 25
Late65$59.8$
53.3$
30 Sep 25
Extended75$69$
61.5$
30 Oct 25
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ZED FEST FILM FESTIVAL SCREENPLAY COMPETITION 2024:
GENRES- HORROR,SCI-FI,ACTION,SUSPENSE, THRILLER, DRAMA Screenplays must be feature length no less than 30 pages and no more than 120 pages. All screenplays must be written in English. Screenplays should be in 12 point Courier font and pages must be numbered. Only online PDF submissions will be accepted. Any revisions after submission will not be accepted.
TO ENTER PLEASE EMAIL PDF SCREENPLAY to zedfest@gmail.com
for information visit http://www.zedfest.org/enterzedfestnowscreenplay.html
TOP PRIZES
FIRST PLACE $500.00
SECOND PLACE $300.00
Additional Prizes:
ZED FEST FILM FESTIVAL 2023 CERTIFICATE
*Inktip Script Listing: A listing of your script on InkTip so that producers and reps can find you.*
Movie Magic Screenwriter software
Feature length screenplay, 30 pages and over
FILM TRAILER 1-5 Minutes - Any Film Genre
Short Films >1' 5'<
Fee-8%
PRO 18%
Early25$23$
20.5$
28 Feb 25
Standard30$27.6$
24.6$
30 Apr 25
Late40$36.8$
32.8$
30 Sep 25
Extended45$41.4$
36.9$
30 Oct 25
Get an Annual Pass and get the maximum discount on festival and submission fees
Submissions deadline
30 Oct 25
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Enter you Film trailer if you would you like to get attention, to generate buzz and exposure for your film. We will Award the top film trailers with Zed Fest Film Festival Certificates and play them at our Film Festival theater screening event in Laemmle Noho 7, Noho Arts District held in November.
MUSIC VIDEO 1-5 Minutes - Any Music Genre
Short Films >1' 5'< (2000+)
Fee-8%
PRO 18%
Early25$23$
20.5$
28 Feb 25
Standard30$27.6$
24.6$
30 Apr 25
Late40$36.8$
32.8$
30 Sep 25
Extended45$41.4$
36.9$
30 Oct 25
Get an Annual Pass and get the maximum discount on festival and submission fees
Submissions deadline
30 Oct 25
Save up
5.4$
Submit
Enter your music Video Any Music Genre For your band and Music to get new exposure. We award the top music videos with Zed Fest Film Festival Certificates and play them at our Film Festival Theater Event in Noho Arts District held in November.
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Festhome holds accountable fees festivals by holding the payment of the fees of most newer festivals until they have viewed the submissions, held their festivals and other methods. 