Season One — Applications Opening Soon

120 Writers

One Story. One Page Each.

One screenplay. One hundred and twenty pages. One hundred and twenty writers. Each writer continues the story from where the previous writer stopped—adding one permanent page to a film no single mind could create alone.

120Selected writers
120Locked screenplay pages
1Unpredictable story
20Reserve writers
The Experiment

How it works

The project is designed to preserve creative freedom while keeping one continuous, readable screenplay.

1

120 writers are selected

Applications start with a short form. Shortlisted applicants are then asked to submit a one-page writing sample for final review.

2

Each writer reads the full story

When their turn arrives, writers receive access to every completed page so the screenplay remains connected.

3

One page is written

Each participant writes exactly one professionally formatted screenplay page.

4

The page is locked

Once submitted, a page cannot be rewritten, removed, or replaced. The next writer must build on it.

5

The public follows the progress

The screenplay remains secret, while the world follows the journey from Page 1 to Page 120.

6

The full story is revealed

After Page 120 is complete, the screenplay is launched as one global creative event.

Rather than reviewing pages one by one, a dedicated editorial team reviews the complete manuscript once all 120 pages are written, making light edits for continuity and formatting while preserving each writer's original voice and contribution. No one — including the editorial team — sees or influences the story while it is being written. If a writer becomes unavailable during their turn, one of twenty reserve writers steps in so the chain is never broken.

Key rules

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English only

All pages must be written in English, regardless of the writer's home country or primary language.

48-hour writing window

Once notified that it's their turn, a writer has 48 hours to submit their page. If the deadline passes, the turn automatically transfers to one of the reserve writers.

Our Manifesto

Great stories do not have to come from one voice.

Every great story begins with a page. But what happens when each page passes from one mind to another—from one country, culture, and creative instinct to the next?

120 Writers is not a competition and not a traditional writing room. It is a collective experiment in trust, consequence, and imagination.

Every writer leaves a permanent mark. A new character may enter. A hero may disappear. A mystery may deepen. The next writer does not erase what came before—they inherit it.

We are not looking only for famous names. We are looking for writers who can add something meaningful, respect the story already built, and leave space for the writer who follows.

One story. One page each. One hundred and twenty minds creating something none of them could have written alone.
Why Join

Become one of The 120

A new creative challenge

Write under real narrative constraints and continue a living screenplay shaped by many voices.

Official writing credit

Your name will be permanently credited as one of the official writers of Season One.

Shared financial participation

Fifty percent of the project’s defined net revenues will be allocated equally among participating writers, subject to the final agreement.

A global creative network

Join writers from different countries, backgrounds, and levels of professional experience.

The Timeline

How Season One unfolds

1

Applications open

Submit the short application form. Applications close on a fixed date, announced at launch.

2

Selection & notification

The editorial team and reading panel select the 120 writers, plus 20 reserves, and notify everyone by email.

3

Writing order assigned

Each writer receives their page number and a submission window once it's their turn in the sequence.

4

Pages lock in sequence

Writers submit one page at a time, in order, until Page 120 is complete.

5

Agreements signed

All 120 writers sign the official participation and revenue-sharing agreement before the screenplay is finalized.

6

Global reveal

The complete screenplay is launched as one global creative event, with every writer credited.

Applications

Apply to become one of The 120

We welcome professional screenwriters, emerging writers, and undiscovered talent. Fill out the short form below to apply—no fame or industry status required. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to submit a one-page writing sample as a final step.

Twenty additional writers may be selected as reserves to ensure the story continues if a participant becomes unavailable.

Questions before applying? Email us at hello120writers@gmail.com.

By submitting, your application is sent directly to the 120 Writers team. We may follow up by email to request a short writing sample.