BtchFest Film Festival & Screenplay Contest

BtchFest Film Festival & Screenplay Contest B!TCHFEST: An International Women’s & LGBTQIA+ Film Festival & Screenplay Contest

Since it’s still awards season, we thought we’d reshare some of our favorite B!tchFest award winners’ trophy posts! 🏆✨An...
05/13/2026

Since it’s still awards season, we thought we’d reshare some of our favorite B!tchFest award winners’ trophy posts! 🏆✨

And a very special thank you to our favorite feline, Nug, for posing so perfectly with her awards. 😻

🚨 WE’RE BACK 🚨B!tchFest Film Festival & Screenplay Contest Season 3 is open for submissions on FilmFreeway & Stage32💥🎥 K...
05/04/2026

🚨 WE’RE BACK 🚨

B!tchFest Film Festival & Screenplay Contest Season 3 is open for submissions on FilmFreeway & Stage32💥

🎥 Kick-Off Deadline: May 13th, 2026

We’re looking for stories that take risks, break rules, and center on voices that deserve to be heard!

⚡ Submit on FilmFreeway & Stage32 today!

B!tchFest Film Festival & Screenplay ContestSEASON 2 - GUEST SPEAKERSSusan Kelejian & Jolene Harrington OVATE STUDIOSWom...
05/01/2026

B!tchFest Film Festival & Screenplay Contest

SEASON 2 - GUEST SPEAKERS

Susan Kelejian & Jolene Harrington
OVATE STUDIOS
Women in Film & Indie Distribution

Stacey Powells
Formerly at Paramount Pictures
Music Licensing Specialist

Kyle Langan
Bestselling Author & Founder, KJL Media
Panel Moderator

Britt Falardeau
Blaues Licht Films
Awards Ceremony MC

📸 by Jon Jason

Thanks to all of our guests for making Season 2 so special!

We’re back for Season 3, B!tches!Final B!tchFest Film Festival & Screenplay Contest — Season 2 red carpet photo drop!We ...
04/30/2026

We’re back for Season 3, B!tches!

Final B!tchFest Film Festival & Screenplay Contest — Season 2 red carpet photo drop!

We hope you’ll join us for Season 3!

📸: Jon Jason

We’re back, b!tches!Dropping the rest of the B!tchFest Film Festival & Screenplay Contest — Season 2 red carpet photos a...
04/28/2026

We’re back, b!tches!

Dropping the rest of the B!tchFest Film Festival & Screenplay Contest — Season 2 red carpet photos ahead of tomorrow’s Season 3 kick-off deadline.

We hope you’ll be part of Season 3!

📸: Jon Jason

B!tchFest Film Festival & Screenplay Contest Season 2 - Red Carpet Photo Dump📸 by Jon Jason
04/04/2026

B!tchFest Film Festival & Screenplay Contest

Season 2 - Red Carpet Photo Dump

📸 by Jon Jason

B!tchFest Film Festival & Screenplay ContestSEASON 2 - SCREENWRITERS PANELModerated by Kyle Langan (KJLMedia)Grand Jury ...
04/03/2026

B!tchFest Film Festival & Screenplay Contest

SEASON 2 - SCREENWRITERS PANEL
Moderated by Kyle Langan (KJLMedia)

Grand Jury Award Best Screenplay
“Mathematical Mermaid”
Written by Sandra Fox-Sohner & Maria Kaur-Bedi

Best LGBTQIA+ Screenplay
“Dangerous Fruits”
Written by Amanda Holland

Best First-Time Screenwriter
“Hey, Girlie!”
Written by Gabriella Walls

Best TV Pilot Script
“Green Motels”
Written by Linsay Rousseau

Best Comedy Screenplay
“Dating Dick”
Written by Pamela Ryckman

Best Female-Driven Screenplay
“The Answer Girl”
Written by Stephanie Scott

Best Feature Screenplay
“Killing Time”
Written by Todd Corey Fenton

Best Horror Screenplay
“The Dark Child”
Written by Marcia L. McNair
Panel Rep: Ndi Wilson

📸 by Jon Jason

Watch the full panels on our website bitchfestla.com

B!tchFest Film Festival & Screenplay ContestSEASON 2 - FILM PANELModerated by Kyle Langan (KJLMedia)Best LGBTQIA+ Film“T...
04/02/2026

B!tchFest Film Festival & Screenplay Contest

SEASON 2 - FILM PANEL
Moderated by Kyle Langan (KJLMedia)

Best LGBTQIA+ Film
“The Paradise Road”
Actors: Shelly Ro & Mandahla Rose
Cinematographer: Carrie Morgan-Glassman;

Best Short Film
“Zeynep”
Director: Matthew Lucas

Best Feature Film
“Cat Cam”
Producer/Actress: Bry Gallagher
Director: Sara Werner

Best Comedy Short
“mAIve”
Director: Victoria Duncan

Best Female Directed Film
“Charlie”
Actress: Mikhala Hoffman

📸 by Jon Jason

B!tchFest Film Festival & Screenplay ContestSEASON 2 - FILM AWARDSBest Documentary Film“Back to Tilicho” directed by Sar...
04/02/2026

B!tchFest Film Festival & Screenplay Contest

SEASON 2 - FILM AWARDS

Best Documentary Film
“Back to Tilicho” directed by Sarah Charley & Max Hutinet
Rep: Harry Locke IV

Best Feature Film
“Cat Cam” directed by Sara Werner

Best Comedy Short
“mAIve” directed by Victoria Duncan

Best Short Film
“Zeynep” directed by Yildiz Yilmaz & Matthew Lucas

Best LGBTQIA+ Film
“The Paradise Road” directed by Lisa Marie Tedesco
Reps: Cinematographer Carrie Morgan-Glassman;
Actors Shelly Ro & Mandahla Rose

Best Female Directed Film
“Charlie” directed by Nicole Field
Rep: Actress Mikhala Hoffman

Best TV Pilot Episode
“CVNT” directed by Nicole Higgins

Best Short Documentary
“Kingdom” directed by Poppy Bullard

Best Student Film
“Hot Asphalt” directed by Leah Kay

Best Music Video
“Grandpa’s Got A Brand New Pill” directed by
Jacob McCaslin

📸 by Jon Jason

A huge round of 👏 👏 👏 for all of our filmmakers!

B!tchFest Film Festival & Screenplay ContestSEASON 2 - SCREENWRITER AWARDSBest Female-Driven ScreenplayThe Answer Girl b...
04/01/2026

B!tchFest Film Festival & Screenplay Contest

SEASON 2 - SCREENWRITER AWARDS

Best Female-Driven Screenplay
The Answer Girl by Stephanie Scott

Best First-Time Screenwriter
Hey, Girlie! by Gabriella Walls

Best Feature Screenplay
Killing Time by Todd Corey Fenton

Best LGBTQIA+ Screenplay
Dangerous Fruits by Amanda Holland

Best Horror Screenplay
The Dark Child by Marcia L. McNair

Best Comedy Screenplay
Dating Dick by Pamela Ryckman

Best TV Pilot Script
Green Motels by Linsay Rousseau

Grand Jury Award Best Screenplay
Mathematical Mermaid by Sandra Fox-Sohner & Maria Kaur-Bedi

Best Drama Screenplay
Double Dutch by Klaas Frans Mertens

Best Short Screenplay
The Revver by Michael Hanson & Kelly Moothart

📸 by Jon Jason

A huge round of 👏 👏 👏 for all of our screenwriters!

🎬🔥The full B!tchFest Season 2 schedule is here! 🎬🔥Check out the official lineup and schedule of events featuring all of ...
02/24/2026

🎬🔥The full B!tchFest Season 2 schedule is here! 🎬🔥

Check out the official lineup and schedule of events featuring all of our Film & Screenplay Category Winners — ➕the complete list of this season’s Runners-Up, Finalists, and Semifinalists!

We are so proud of every incredible creator who placed this season. 💥

We can’t wait to see you all at the festival this Saturday!

The Eastwood Performing Arts Center
Doors open @ 11:45am

⚠️ Only 15 festival passes left — so grab yours on FilmFreeway before we sell out!

⬇️ Get Festival Passes ⬇️
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