Canadian Short Screenplay Competition

The premier short screenplay competition. Coiner of #WriterWednesday

Submit now on FilmFreeway

[Canadian Short Screenplay Competition @ShortIsBetter]

The official trailer for the CSSC-winning film 'SOMETHING POINTLESS' starring BAFTA-winner Owen Teale, Olivier-winner Sophie Thompson, International Emmy-winner Leo Harris, and SAG Award-nominee Sule Rimi.

Now on its festival run across the USA, Canada, and Croatia.

[Canadian Short Screenplay Competition @ShortIsBetter]

Something Pointless is screening at the 2026 SilverVox Film and Music Festival! Get your tickets here: https://t.co/zDd6Hgbae6

[Jeff York @JeffYorkWriter]

Short films are becoming bigger and bigger in the industry, at film festivals, and on streaming platforms. And when you see a terrific one like SOMETHING POINTLESS from Canada, you’ll know why. Read my review today at https://t.co/u5ifJaEyiA & look for it soon at a festival soon.

[Canadian Short Screenplay Competition @ShortIsBetter]

Late Deadline: Feb 22, 2026 (Midnight EST). No DeLorean, no flux capacitor, no 88mph.

Submit your short screenplay/film to #CSSC7. Get produced & distributed.

Short. Is. Better.

#screenwriting #filmfestival #canadiancinema #shortisbetter #writerwednesday

[Canadian Short Screenplay Competition @ShortIsBetter]

🍂 Some of the best talks happen on screenwalks through autumn leaves.

We want to hear yours.

Share it with us before the Early Bird deadline on December 28th.

https://t.co/wOxtLcJeP4

Image: When Harry Met Sally... (1989) (Columbia Pictures)

[Canadian Short Screenplay Competition @ShortIsBetter]

📢 Calling all screenwriters! The 7th Edition of the Canadian Short Screenplay Competition (CSSC) is now accepting entries!

https://t.co/wOxtLcJeP4

#CSSC7 #filmfestival #screenwriting #shortisbetter #filmmaking #canadian #shortfilm #CSSC #callforentries #callforsubmissions

[Canadian Short Screenplay Competition @ShortIsBetter]

From a first draft in 2010 to production in 2025—Neil Graham's Something Pointless proves that good things really do come to those who wait.

📖 Read “All Good Things Come to Those Who Wait…” now on Medium: https://t.co/NTtw55BTNt

[Canadian Short Screenplay Competition @ShortIsBetter]

We’re thrilled to reveal the Top 3 Winning scripts and the final rankings of our Finalists!

Congratulations to:
Michael Young (1)
Betty Robertson(2)
Lee Murray Chetwynd (3)

#CSSC6 #filmfestival #screenwriting #shortisbetter #filmmaking #canadiancinema #canadian #shortfilm

[Canadian Short Screenplay Competition @ShortIsBetter]

As we approach the big reveal of the 2025 CSSC Winners at this year’s Yorkton Film Festival Golden Sheaf Awards Gala, we’re excited to introduce you the brilliant voices behind our Top 13 Finalist scripts.

#CSSC6

[Canadian Short Screenplay Competition @ShortIsBetter]

We’re proud to introduce the esteemed jury for the 6th Edition of the CSSC! This panel of accomplished filmmakers, scribes, producers and industry leaders whose passion for storytelling is matched only by their sharp eye for emerging talent.

#CSSC #CSSC6 #shortisbetter #film

[Canadian Short Screenplay Competition @ShortIsBetter]

Happy #WriterWednesday!

Read A Screen Contest by #WW Laureate Neil Graham https://t.co/yIE5vieVRo

#film #screenwriting #cssc #CSSC6 #writer #screenplay #filmmaking

[Canadian Short Screenplay Competition @ShortIsBetter]

We're thrilled to announce the finalists for the 6th Edition of the Canadian Short Screenplay Competition! These standout scripts showcase bold, original voices in Canadian screenwriting. Winners revealed at @yorktonfilm on May 24!

#CSSC6 #screenwriting #shortisbetter #shortfilm

[Canadian Short Screenplay Competition @ShortIsBetter]

#WW

What happens when your screenplay is almost finished, your Wi-Fi is glitching, and your stairs are booby-trapped with toys; all as the clock hits 11:59 PM?

The Ticking Clock…. by Neil Graham. Only on Medium: https://t.co/43inuvolht

#cssc #shortisbetter #writerswednesday

[Canadian Short Screenplay Competition @ShortIsBetter]

⏰ FINAL 48 HOURS TO SUBMIT! ⏰

You have just 2 DAYS LEFT to enter the Canadian Short Screenplay Competition before the "I-Missed-The-Deadline" Deadline slams shut!

This is your LAST CHANCE to have your work seen by industry pros.
https://t.co/wOxtLcIGZw

[David Cormican, p.g.a. @FunRepublicPics]

Our next entry deadline is almost here! Head on over to FilmFreeway to submit your project today https://t.co/G2epl0vyLU

[Canadian Short Screenplay Competition @ShortIsBetter]

⏳ 4 days to go! Your screenplay deserves to shine on the global stage. The 6th Edition is almost over!

Submit your script today! 🎥
https://t.co/wOxtLcIGZw

#CSSC #screenwritingcontest #callforentries #callforsubmissions #screenwriting #filmfreeway

[Canadian Short Screenplay Competition @ShortIsBetter]

Have you been putting off your #CSSC submission idea? But it's the I-Missed-The-Deadline Deadline!

Don't fear! Starting is the hardest part — as we so elegantly say in our latest blog piece.

Only on Medium: https://t.co/4XlsABOgmr

#screenwriting #screenplaytips #writing #film

[Canadian Short Screenplay Competition @ShortIsBetter]

🖐️ 5 Days Left!

Tick. Tick. Tick. ⏳ You have FIVE DAYS left to submit your short screenplay to the 6th Edition of the Canadian Short Screenplay Competition.

Submit at https://t.co/wOxtLcJeP4

#cssc #callforentries #callforsubmissions #screenwriting #shortisbetter #shortfilm

[Canadian Short Screenplay Competition @ShortIsBetter]

✌ Two Days Left!

The clock is ticking! ⏳ You have TWO DAYS left to submit your short screenplay to the Canadian Short Screenplay Competition until the FINAL DEADLINE. Don’t wait—get your script in now!

Submit at https://t.co/wOxtLcJeP4!

#screenwritingcontest #shortisbetter

[Canadian Short Screenplay Competition @ShortIsBetter]

#cssc #filmmaking #filmtwitter #indiefilmmaker #shortisbetter #asherjelinsky

[Canadian Short Screenplay Competition @ShortIsBetter]

This #FilmmakerFriday, we shine the spotlight on ASHER JELINSKY!

This filmmaker started their career with MILLER AND SON, which won awards at festivals around the world and was shortlisted for an Oscar nomination, all while being Asher's thesis short while studying at AFI!

[Canadian Short Screenplay Competition @ShortIsBetter]

"Films would not exist without risk. As a writer/director, the risk is worth it when I have a deep inner drive to tell the story."

A non-binary filmmaker, Asher explores gender identity and self-discovery. Their anticipated feature, JULIAN, will bring great depth and resonance..