The Women’s List Launches Third Annual Search for Exceptional Scripts by Women

The Women’s List, the trailblazing nonprofit dedicated to championing female-driven storytelling, is thrilled to announce the launch of its third annual search for extraordinary feature films and original TV pilot scripts written by women.

Unlike traditional competitions, The Women’s List is not a contest—it’s a curated discovery platform and a treasure hunt for remarkable, production-ready scripts. The organization seeks standout voices across genres and formats—spotlighting bold, cinematic stories that deserve to be seen and made.

Submissions are officially open February 13 (Galentine’s Day) on the new script-hosting platform Scrybe - https://scrybe.to/competitions/thewomenslist. The early submission deadline is March 7, 2026, and the final submission deadline is May 31, 2026.

“Too many women’s scripts never even get a read,” said Co-Founder Jan Kimbrough. “We exist to change that—to uncover powerful storytelling by women and connect those writers directly with the producers, directors, actors, agents, and managers who are actively looking for great material.”

Founded by a passionate board of creative leaders, The Women’s List is driven by a singular mission: to elevate women’s voices and ensure their stories reach the screen. The scripts selected are vetted by industry women —writers, directors, and actors—who identify stories with originality, strong characters, and cinematic potential.

“We want this list on every desk in town,” said board member Christine Luby. “From showrunners and producers to actors and agents, The Women’s List is becoming a go-to discovery resource. This is just the beginning.”

Over the past two years, The Women’s List has generated strong industry interest, with script requests from major production companies and creators including Sony Screen Gems, Bosque Ranch Productions, Level Forward, and Higher Ground Productions. Writers featured on the list have secured general meetings, and multiple scripts have been optioned with the organization’s support—momentum that continues to grow.

The Women’s List invites women screenwriters at every career stage to submit their strongest work. Whether writing comedy, drama, thriller, or genre-bending stories, The Women’s List is looking for scripts that push boundaries, center dynamic characters, and reflect the world as it is—and as it could be.

Incentives for 2026 submitters include:

“This is a community, not a competition,” added Kimbrough. “If you have a script you believe in, we want to read it. Your story belongs in the conversation—and on screen.”

About The Women’s List

The Women’s List is a nonprofit organization dedicated to discovering and amplifying exceptional screenplays written by women and connecting them with industry professionals seeking bold, original material. Founded and run by volunteer WGA writers, DGA directors, SAG actors, and advocates for underrepresented voices, The Women’s List is building a powerful pipeline from script to screen.

For updates and submission details, visit TheWomensList.org and follow @thewomenslist on social media.