Do Film Festivals Accept Translated Screenplays?
Understanding how international festivals handle scripts written in different languages.
Published Mar 5, 2026, 8:47 PM
Many international film festivals accept translated screenplays.
However, most festivals require submissions in English so that judges from different countries can evaluate scripts consistently.
Even when a screenplay is written in another language, writers often submit an English translation alongside the original version.
Submission requirements may include the original script, an English translation, and an English synopsis or logline.
Because festival readers expect professional formatting, translated scripts should maintain proper screenplay structure.
Story Department allows writers to translate their screenplay and export a Final Draft compatible file that is ready to submit to festivals or collaborators.