Brisk Festival

Script Submission

Submit Your Script

Have a 10-minute play you'd like to see on stage? Submit your script and we'll work to match it with a director and cast.

For Writers

This track is for playwrights who have a finished 10-minute script and would like to see it produced at Brisk Festival. If selected, the festival will work to match your script with a director and cast from our pool of participating artists. You are also welcome to suggest collaborators.

Requirements

  • Original, unpublished 10-minute play
  • Written in English or Spanish (bilingual scripts welcome)
  • No submission fee — free to enter
  • Script must be in PDF or Word format
  • Include a brief synopsis and character breakdown
  • Author bio and contact information required

How It Works

  1. 01

    Submit Your Script

    Send your script by email with the subject line 'Script Submission'. Include your synopsis, character breakdown, and author bio.

  2. 02

    Review

    The Festival Director and artistic team review every submission. This process takes several weeks. We read every script carefully.

  3. 03

    Selection

    Selected scripts are notified directly. If your script is chosen, we'll discuss casting and director options with you.

  4. 04

    Production

    Your play is produced and performed at the festival. You'll have the opportunity to attend rehearsals and performances.

A Note from the Festival

Our recommendation is to be proactive and bring your own idea and your own team. If you have a director or actors in mind, mention them in your submission. The more complete your vision, the better your chances of being selected. Submissions are open year-round.

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Submit Your Script by Email

Brief description of your play — plot, themes, tone

Total number of performers

Accepted: .doc, .docx, .pdf, .csv, .jpg, .png, .gif — Max file size 5 MB

Terms & Conditions

  1. I am the writer or authorized person with the rights of the script, thus I consent the organizers of the Brisk Festival to use the script in any of the cities or editions where the festival takes place.
  2. My script should be able to be performed in less than 10 minutes long.
  3. If my script is selected to participate in the Brisk Festival I acknowledge that I will not receive any income or royalties for those performances. Nevertheless I will qualify to receive awards or any other type of incentive.
  4. In the event my script is selected, I allow the Brisk Festival to record it, film it or photograph it to help promote the play and the Brisk Festival in any type of platform or media.
  5. I understand that in order to have my script produced at the Brisk Festival, it may need to be adjusted to the festival needs. Any additions, omissions, or alterations in the manuscript of the play must be made with the written consent of the writer between the writer and the person submitting this proposal.
  6. All my personal details supplied on this submission form should remain confidential and should only be used by the Brisk Festival employees for communication purposes.
  7. If my script is selected, my name could be used for marketing purposes.
  8. I allow to translate my script to any of the languages used in the Brisk Festivals around the world.