Photography Competition
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Screenwriters Grant
The Borderless Frames Screenwriting Grant is an international competition dedicated exclusively to short scripts. Each year, one winning writer is awarded a $10,000 grant to help bring their story from page to screen. The program was created to empower emerging voices and celebrate short-form storytelling that pushes creative boundaries, amplifies underrepresented perspectives, and captures raw human emotion through powerful cinematic writing.
Deadline: February 20th, 2026
Announcements: March 1st, 2026
Emerging Actor Award
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Borderless Frames is an international creative platform founded in 2020 to champion independent storytellers and the worlds they create. What began as a filmmaking competition has grown into a global community where artists, actors, editors, writers, and creators from every background come together to share their work, connect with one another, and be seen...
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Rules & Guidelines
Annual Indie Filmmaker Grant - Rules & Guidelines
Screenwriting Competition Grant – Rules & Guidelines
Screenwriting Competition Grant – Rules & Guidelines
1. Eligibility
• Open to filmmakers worldwide.
• Entrants must be 18 years or older (or have parental/guardian consent if under 18).
• All films must be the original work of the entrant and must not infringe upon the rights of any third party.
2. Submissions
• All submissions must be made through the official Borderless Frames website or designated partner platform..
Screenwriting Competition Grant – Rules & Guidelines
Screenwriting Competition Grant – Rules & Guidelines
Screenwriting Competition Grant – Rules & Guidelines
1. Eligibility
- Open to writers worldwide, 18 years or older.
- Entries must be original and written in English.
- Both produced and unproduced scripts are accepted, but ownership must belong solely to the writer(s).
2. Submission Requirements
- Short scripts only (5 to 30 pages in length)...
Emerging Actor Award - Rules & Guidelines
Screenwriting Competition Grant – Rules & Guidelines
Emerging Actor Award - Rules & Guidelines
1. Eligibility
• Open to actors worldwide.
• Entrants must be 18+ (or have parental consent if under 18).
• All performances must be original and not infringe on third-party rights.
2. Submissions
• Submit through the official Borderless Frames website.
• Accepted formats: self-taped reel (max 3 minutes) or a clip from a short film...
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