FROM DOHA TO THE WORLD

NOOR Screenplay Open Call

NOOR Entertainment is seeking original film and series stories with global IP potential — stories that can connect Asia, the Middle East, and international audiences.

01 / PRIZES

Awards

Grand PrizeUSD 10,000
Second PrizeUSD 7,000
Third PrizeUSD 5,000

02 / TIMELINE

2026 Open Call Schedule

Submissions OpenSeptember 1, 2026
DeadlineOctober 15, 2026
ShortlistNovember 15, 2026
FinalistsDecember 1, 2026
WinnerDecember 15, 2026

03 / WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Original stories built for global development.

We are especially interested in cross-cultural romance, female-led action, sports drama, creator and idol culture, art-heist thrillers, Middle East × Asia stories, and emotionally driven projects with franchise potential.

Feature Film

Full feature screenplay required. 80–120 pages preferred.

Series

Pilot script required, plus series bible or season outline.

Treatment / Concept

Treatment-only submissions accepted for early-stage concepts, but selected projects may be asked to submit a full script later.

04 / SUBMISSION MATERIALS

Submit the actual script package.

For feature and series submissions, NOOR requires the full screenplay or pilot script in order to properly evaluate the project for awards, development, option, shopping, or production consideration.

Project titleLogline1-page synopsisFull feature screenplay OR pilot script PDFSeries bible or season outline, if submitting a seriesTreatment, if submitting an early-stage conceptWriter bioCountry / city of residenceRights confirmation: original work owned by the applicant
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