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American Story Showcase (Submissions Open July 1)


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The American Story Showcase recognizes scripts, books, short stories, & stage plays in any genre that features a story that captures the American spirit.

Year: 2026 | Season: 3 | Award: $3,500

SUBMISSIONS OPEN: July 1, 2025
Quick Deadline ($25): July 12, 2025
Early Deadline ($35): August 18, 2025
Regular Deadline ($45): September 22, 2025
Late Deadline ($55): October 20, 2025
Final Deadline ($65): November 24, 2025
Extended Deadline ($75): December 22, 2025
Closing Deadline | Final Call ($85): January 25, 2026
All deadlines 11:59 pm Pacific Time

Winner & Official Selections announced by: March 15, 2026

AWARD:
* One (1) Winner will receive a $3,500 cash prize.
* Official Selections receive a laurel and a listing of the title and writer's name on the website.

Story Showcases are conducted exclusively online.

For more information on submission requirements, and answers to FAQs, see the dropdown tabs on this page.

SUBMISSIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED VIA FilmFreeway.com

American Story Showcase (Submissions Open July 1)
American Story Showcase (Submissions Open July 1) Sale price$25.00

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Joan Beesley
Thrilled To Be Selected

I am so honored and excited to have my feature film script chosen as one of the 2025 Official Selections. To date, I have received 5 awards, but this designation is especially meaningful to me as it is based on the true immigrant story of the rise and fall of my great grandfather's scrap metal empire in Brooklyn. I am so thrilled to be selected!

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Vincent Matsudaira
Love that this competition focuses on American stories

I am honored that my project was recognized as an Official Selection. The main reason that I submitted my screenplay to the American Story Showcase is because this competition specifically centers on stories that capture the American spirit. Gratefully, I was correct in my choice. Hopefully my story will find its way to industry professionals.

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Tommy Anderson
Great Opportunity

Great opportunity and communication during such an odd time in our industry. Glad to be chosen and to be a part. Thanks for the acknowledgements!!

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Sean Chandler
Highly communicative and extremely supportive

I am absolutely thrilled and honored that my story is an Official Selection in the American Story Showcase event! The event administrators are highly communicative and extremely supportive to writers! I highly recommend them!!!

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Michael Gould
Well organized and well presented

Very rewarding for my screenplay to be selected for festival at Ink & Cinema's American Story Showcase, a well-organized, well-presented and prestigious competition.