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

The Women’s List, a nonprofit organization dedicated to championing female-driven storytelling, has launched its third annual search for feature films and original TV pilot scripts written by women.

Organizers say that, unlike traditional competitions, the Women’s List is not a contest. Rather, 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 officially open Feb. 13 — unofficially known as “Galentine’s Day” — on the new script-hosting platform Scrybe. The early submission deadline is March 7, and the final submission deadline is May 31.

“Too many women’s scripts never even get a read,” co-founder Jan Kimbrough said. “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.”

Organizers say that the list has caught Hollywood’s attention, generating script requests from major production companies and creators, including Sony Screen Gems, Bosque Ranch Productions, Level Forward and Higher Ground Productions. In addition, writers who have been featured on the list have landed meetings, with multiple scripts being optioned.

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

Submissions are being accepted across all genres, including comedy, drama, thriiller and more. The scripts selected are vetted by industry women — writers, directors and actors— who identify stories with originality, strong characters  and cinematic potential. Those writers will be included in The Women’s List annual curated script collection distributed to industry partners.

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