The 2009 Script Pimp Competition is searching for the best stories told by the best screenwriters demonstrating the best craft. Each screenplay entered is guaranteed two (2) reads from the Script Pimp panel of judges. Composed of working literary agents, literary managers and development directors from the film industry, the 2009 judges are comprised of representatives at the following companies:
Chadwick and Sean will work to set up at least one mentor meeting with each finalist. Most meetings will be scheduled on July 25th, the day after the awards ceremony. The mentors are not intended to personally represent your project, rather provide advice, potential leads and act as an overall guide in your effort to circulate your script.
ANY CHANCE OF A LATE DEADLINE OR EXTENSION?
May 1st is the official deadline to register through Script Pimp. You may enter until May 15th through Without a Box.
DO I NEED TO COPYRIGHT MY SCRIPT?
Although it is not required to enter our competition, we recommend you register your work with a copyright service, such as the U.S. Copyright Office or the Writer's Guild of America (WGA West | WGA East). Alternatively, clickandcopyright.com will register your work for you.
WHAT ARE THE PRIZES FOR THE 4 GRAND PRIZE WINNERS?
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$12,000 Total Cash ($3,000 each)
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Guaranteed circulation to over 150 Companies
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5-year memberships to Script Pimp's Writers Database
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Featured 'Script Pimp Winner' listing on Ink Tip™
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Invitation as recognized finalist to the Script Pimp Awards Ceremony in Hollywood, CA in July 2009 where the winners will be announced
WHAT DO THE TWENTY FINALISTS RECEIVE?
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All finalists receive $200 each
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Guaranteed circulation to over 150 Companies
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5-year memberships to Script Pimp's Writers Database
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Featured 'Script Pimp Recommend' listing on Ink Tip™
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Invitation as recognized finalist to the Script Pimp Awards Ceremony in Hollywood, CA July 2009 where the winners will be announced
WHAT KIND OF EXPOSURE WILL THE WINNERS RECEIVE?
In July 2009, Script Pimp will announce the 4 Grand Prize winners of the competition at the 2009 Script Pimp Awards ceremony in Hollywood, CA. This private engagement will gather hundreds of film industry professionals including representatives from the 150 companies that have already requested the winners.
The Script is completely original with me; I am the present and exclusive and sole owner of all right, title, and interest in and to the Script; and I have the exclusive, sole, and unconditional power and right to submit the Script to you subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the rules of your screenwriting competition. (If the Script is adapted from another medium, I am enclosing documentation verifying my right to make such an adaptation.)
The Script has not been produced, sold or optioned.
I am at least eighteen (18) years of age.
I acknowledge my understanding that eligibility to compete in this contest is limited to individuals who do not fall within any one of the following:
Individuals who have received sole or shared producer credit as to any film, series, or episode that has been produced for presentation in theaters or by means of television, home video, or any similar medium;
Individuals who have received sole or shared writing credit as to any film, series, or episode that has been produced for presentation in theaters or by means of television, home video, or any similar medium;
Individuals who have received sole or shared directing credit as to any film, series, or episode that has been produced for presentation in theaters or by means of television, home video, or any similar medium;
Individuals who have sold or optioned, in consideration of the receipt of the sum of $15,000 or more, any film screenplay to any entity or individual.
2008 WINNERS AT THE HOLLYWOOD IMPROV.
2008 Winners
From Left to Right, Script Pimp's Chadwick Clough with 2008 grand-prize winners Evan Daughtery, Sharon Clark, Christian Heinze. (Not shown: Hilary Weisman Graham)
