| AAA Screenplay Contest |
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| Address |
6404 Hollywood Blvd., Ste. 415
Los Angeles,
CA
90028
USA
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(323) 957-1405
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| Email |
aaacontest@creativescreenwriting.com |
| Website |
http://www.creativescreenwriting.com/aaa/index.html |
| Deadline |
5/17/2009 |
| Eligibility |
Submitted screenplays must be the un-produced, un-optioned, and original work of the writer(s)90–130 pages and no longer than 150 pages in standard. All writers of submitted scripts must be at least 18 years of age. |
| Objective |
Breaking into the world of screenwriting is no easy task, so we're here to help you get a foot in the door. |
| Cash Prizes |
First Prize - $7,500 Cash - Second Prize is $2,500 Cash - Third Prize is $1,000.
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| Other Prizes |
All Winners Receive Access and Acclaim - More Than $11,000 In Total Cash Prizes Plus Access and Acclaim |
| Industry
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The winning script and synopses for the top ten screenplays have been requested by over 350 production companies and agencies. |
| Entry Fee |
$45 for features, $35 for teleplays |
| Late Fee |
$65 for features, $50 for teleplays |
| Online Submission |
http://www.creativescreenwriting.com/aaa/step1.cfm |
| Contest Director
Biography |
Pasha McKenley |
| Rules |
Screenplays by more than one writer are eligible, but only one prize will be given and it will be the writers' responsibility to distribute the prize. |
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| A.K.A Shriekfest Horror/Science Fiction Screewriting Contest |
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| Address |
PO Box 920444
Sylmar,
CA
91392-0444
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| Email |
shriekfest@aol.com |
| Website |
http://www.shriekfest.com |
| Deadline |
5/22/2009 |
| Eligibility |
Open |
| Objective |
A.K.A Shriekfest is a festival dedicated to discovering new and overlooked artists. What makes our festival unique is that we are free from any restrictions that other festivals may have...for instance, we are thrilled when your film has won in other festivals, we won't hold that against you by not allowing your film an entry possibility. The whole point of our festival is to help out the filmmakers by letting as many people see your film as possible (not by limiting when and where your film is shown). We also let you decide your final screening format. We just want to celebrate the art of filmmaking without all of the politics! |
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ALL filmmakers who enter a film will get the opportunity to be interviewed on Les Sekely's radio show B Plus Movie making and be reviewed by Cult Cuts Magazine. |
| Entry Fee |
Super shorts (10 min/pages & under, including credits) Regular: $25.00, Late: $35.00
Regular shorts (11 min/pages-49 min/pages, including credits) Regular: $35.00, Late: $45.00
Features (50 min/pages & up) Regular: $45.00, Late: $55.00. |
| Contest Director
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Denise Gossett & Todd S. Beeson are the founders of the festival. |
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| Acclaim TV Screenwriting Competition |
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| Address |
300 Central Avenue, Suite 501
St. Petersburg,
FL
33701
USA
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| Phone |
(727) 502-9049
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| Email |
acclaimtv@go.com |
| Website |
http://acclaimtv.netfirms.com |
| Deadline |
7/25/2009 |
| Eligibility |
18+ |
| Objective |
To introduce writers to the decision makers of traditional broadcast television, the cable market, and multi-media outlets. Competition winners will have their material read by experienced producers and agents in L.A., N.Y. and the film and cable production centers of South Florida. |
| Cash Prizes |
1st place: $1,000 |
| Other Prizes |
2nd Place: Up-to-date books on writing and selling scripts
All winners and finalists may receive consideration by established production companies and agencies. |
| Success Stories |
http://acclaimtv.netfirms.com/test.html |
| Rules |
Original material of the author(s), and must not be sold or optioned at time of submission. Multiple entries may be submitted by author(s). Author(s) must sign entry form for eligibility. Format and bind your script according to industry standards. Two categories: Spec scripts (for a show already in existence) of half-hour or one hour length comedies or dramas (for example, Will & Grace, Ally McBeal, Law & Order,etc.). Pilots and MOW (Movie of the Week). Pilots for comedies or dramas may be up to two hours in length. Pilots should include character lists and at least one additional storyline. MOW: please follow standard MOW format. Sorry, we are not accepting mini-series at this time. Register your script with the WGA or Library of Congress. Scripts will not be returned. |
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| AFI FEST 2009 |
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2021 N. Western Avenue
Los Angeles,
CA
90027-1657
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| Phone |
1.866.AFI FEST
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| Website |
http://www.afi.com/onscreen/afifest/2009/ |
| Deadline |
7/31/2009 |
| Objective |
AFI FEST offers filmmakers a crucial avenue of exposure to the film
community while providing appreciative audiences with the very best of world
film, right in the film capital of the world. |
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Spanning 10 days in November, AFI FEST and the American Film Market (AFM)
have created the first concurrent festival/market event in North America.
The largest motion picture trade event in the world, AFM is a marketplace
where over $500 million in production and distribution deals are conducted
and closed annually, by more than 7,000 entertainment professionals and
executives from over 70 countries. Last year saw the number of AFM sales
reps registered for AFI PRO PASSES more than double. |
| Online Submission |
Log into your Withoutabox Account and look for AFI FEST in the pulldown menu
on your Account Home page. |
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| American Gem Short Script Contest - 7rd annual |
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| Address |
P.O. Box 54050
Irvine,
CA
92619
USA
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| Website |
http://www.filmmakers.com/contests/short/entry.htm |
| Deadline |
6/15/2009 |
| Eligibility |
Open |
| Objective |
To promote and support new talent and continue its pledge of creating opportunities for all new artists in film FilmMakers.com will produce the winning script. |
| Cash Prizes |
1ST PLACE WINS IN DEPTH STUDIO STORY NOTES WITH A PROFESSIONAL SCRIPT ANALYST. SPONSORED BY GREENLIGHT SCRIPT COVERAGE. |
| Other Prizes |
* 1ST PLACE: $1000
* 2ND PLACE: $ 500
* 3RD PLACE: $ 150
* 4TH PLACE: $ 100
* 5TH PLACE: $ 50
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WINNER GETS TO PITCH SCRIPT TO PRODUCERS PLUS FREE ADMISSION PASS TO THE SCREENWRITING EXPO*
TOP 25 WILL EACH RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARD |
| Entry Fee |
See Website for Details |
| Contest Director
Biography |
Jennifer Brooks |
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| American Zoetrope Screenplay Contest |
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| Address |
916 Kearny Street
San Francisco,
CA
94133
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| Phone |
415-788-7500
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| Fax |
415-989-7910 |
| Email |
contests@zoetrope.com |
| Website |
http://www.zoetrope.com/contests |
| Deadline |
8/3/2009 |
| Eligibility |
18 years or older. No earnings greater than $5,000. See website
for details. |
| Objective |
The purpose of this contest is to give new screenwriters industry
exposure. In its first thirty years, American Zoetrope has produced some of the
most important films in American cinema--films that have been recognized with
fifteen Academy Awards and sixty-eight nominations. At the core of this success
is a steadfast dedication to storytelling. In the words of founding director
Francis Ford Coppola, who won his first Oscar for the screenplay of Patton, "the
story is the foundation upon which all else is built." |
| Cash Prizes |
Grand Prize: $5,000 |
| Other Prizes |
The winner's and top ten finalists' scripts will be considered for option and development by American Zoetrope, Samuel Goldwyn Films, Sony Pictures Classics, Alphaville, Fortis Films, Shangri-La Entertainment, GreeneStreet Films, FilmColony, The Schiff Company, Pretty Pictures, Hart Sharp Entertainment, This Is That, Phoenix Pictures, Number 9 Films, Matinee Pictures, Michael London Productions, and Bull's Eye Entertainment. Those writers will be considered for representation by ICM, UTA, Paradigm, William Morris, The Gersh Agency, CAA, and The Firm, and receive screenwriting software from Final Draft.ICM, UTA,
Paradigm and The Firm. |
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More than a dozen leading production companies and agencies will read the top eleven scripts. We’re ever eager to discover new talent, and several past winners and finalists have signed deals due to their success in the contest. |
| Early Fee |
US$35 (for early deadline) |
| Late Fee |
US$50 (for regular deadline) |
| Online Submission |
All entries must be uploaded, in electronic format, to the website, www.zoetrope.com/contests. |
| Contest Director
Biography |
Judged by Terry Zwigoff ("Ghost World," "Crumb") and the Zoetrope Staff |
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| Arizona Screenplay Challenge |
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| Address |
2833 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix,
AZ
85004-1031
USA
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(602) 955-6444
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| Email |
screenplay@cox.net |
| Website |
http://www.phoenixfilmfestival.org/pages/section-view.php?id=109 |
| Deadline |
4/2/2009 |
| Eligibility |
Writers 18 or older. |
| Objective |
To discover the best un-produced screenplays by talented writers and present their work to LEADING INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS |
| Notification |
2009 Contest Closed. |
| Cash Prizes |
$1,000 Cash |
| Contest Director
Biography |
Jane Applegath |
| Rules |
Entry scripts must be the contestant’s original work.
Entry scripts may NOT have been previously sold or produced. One copy of an original feature film screenplay 80-130 pages in length.
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| Big Bear Lake Film Festival |
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| Address |
Big Bear Lake International Film Festival
P.O. Box 1981
Big Bear Lake,
CA
92315
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| Phone |
(909) 866-3433
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| Email |
BigBearFilmFest@aol.com |
| Website |
http://www.bigbearlakefilmfestival.com |
| Deadline |
4/1/2009 |
| Entry Fee |
$40 Regular processing entry fee if postmarked by March 2 ($35 for electronic submission) |
| Early Fee |
$35 Early processing entry fee if postmarked by February 7 ($30 for electronic submission) |
| Late Fee |
$45 Late processing fee if postmarked by April 1 ($40 for electronic submission) |
| Rules |
Please see website for further details. |
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| BlueCat Screenplay Competition |
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| Address |
P.O. Box 2630
Hollywood,
CA
90028
USA
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info@bluecatscreenplay.com |
| Website |
http://www.bluecatscreenplay.com/ |
| Deadline |
5/1/2009 |
| Objective |
Since 1998, BlueCat has become the screenwriter's screenplay contest, with unmatched and genuine support for all writers. More community than contest, BlueCat writers rally, stopping, listening and looking for their space to grow as screenwriters. |
| Notification |
*Quarter-finalists will be announced on June 15th
*Semi-Finalists will be announced on July 15th
*Five finalists will be named on July 23rd and awarded $1,500.
*The winner will be named on August 1st |
| Cash Prizes |
*Grand Prize:$10,000
*Four Finalists: $1500
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| Other Prizes |
*Every writer who enters receives written script analysis |
| Entry Fee |
$65 - $60 WAB Members |
| Late Fee |
$55 |
| Contest Director
Biography |
Gordy Hoffman |
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| Brass Brad Screenwriting Mentorship |
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| Address |
PO Box 892410
Temecula,
CA
92589-2410
USA
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(951) 587-3890
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Brassbradmentor@brassbrad.com |
| Website |
http://www.brassbrad.com/mentorship.htm |
| Deadline |
6/30/2007 |
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| British Short/Feature Screenplay Competition |
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Pinewood Studios
Pinewood Road
Iver Health, Bucks,
SL0 0NH
United Kingdom
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| Email |
info@faosfilms.co.uk |
| Website |
http://www.kaosfilms.co.uk |
| Deadline |
9/1/2009 |
| Eligibility |
Anyone, anywhere in the world may enter. |
| Objective |
From its inception we wanted the British Short Screenplay Competition to become the premier show-case for emerging international screenwriting talent and the platform for young British directing and producing talent. This initiative with the NFTS guarantees that we achieve those aims |
| Notification |
TBD |
| Cash Prizes |
The winning screenplay will be produced with a budget of up to $2 million. |
| Other Prizes |
The first runner-up of the British Feature Screenplay competition will receive a Macbook worth nearly $1350. |
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The winning writer will be required to sign an assignment (writers agreement) which will offer the writer a purchase price (rights fee) of not less than 1% of the budget with a floor of 15,000 US Dollars and a ceiling of 40,000 US Dollars less any sums paid - payable on the first day of principal photography of the film. This fee will be pro-rated downwards if a credit were to be shared with any other writer. |
| Entry Fee |
25 UK Pounds |
| Early Fee |
Early administration fee is £65 (GB Pounds)
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| Late Fee |
Final administration fee is £85 (GB Pounds) |
| Online Submission |
All submissions by post. |
| Success Stories |
2003 winner and three runners up were contacted by award winning producers Stephen Woolley (Interview With A Vampire, Crying Game) and Nik Powell (Crying Game, Last Oders) for possible commission of a feature. |
| Rules |
Please see website for upcoming details. |
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| CINEQUEST SAN JOSE FILM FESTIVAL |
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PO Box 720040
San Jose,
CA
95172-0040
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(408) 995-5033
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(408) 995-5713 |
| Email |
screenplay@cinequest.org |
| Website |
http://www.cinequest.org |
| Deadline |
10/9/2009 |
| Notification |
Finalists announced January 10, 2010. |
| Cash Prizes |
1st place.....$2,000 US
2nd place.....$1,000 US
3rd place.....$500 US |
| Other Prizes |
The finalists will be receive exposure to literary agencies, film studios and Hollywood producers. Receive a Cinequest 14 Platinum pass granting full access to all events and parties and have their names and contact information posted on our website. |
| Entry Fee |
$45 through July 31, 2009 - $50 through October 09, 2009 |
| Online Submission |
http://www.cinequest.org/2004/filmmakers/submit_script.html |
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| CineStory |
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| Address |
427 N. Canon Dr.
Suite #202
Beverly Hills,
CA
90210
USA
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| Phone |
(310) 968-0086
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| Email |
info@cinestory.org |
| Website |
http://www.cinestory.org |
| Deadline |
1/31/2009 |
| Eligibility |
Open to any writer without produced feature credits. Submitted screenplays must be the unproduced, unoptioned, and original work of the writer(s) and 90–130 pages. All writers of submitted scripts must be at least 18 years of age. |
| Objective |
Nurturing the next wave of screenwriting talent through mentorship programs. |
| Cash Prizes |
The CineStory Fellowship. Up to three fellowships are awarded each year with over $7000 in cash and prizes. |
| Other Prizes |
Discounted tuitions at Retreat ($500 value)
Free listings on InkTip site ($60 value)
Free inclusion in InkTip magazine ($40 value)
Free Script P.I.M.P. Writers Database memberships for 1 year ($99 value) |
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Each of the semifinalists are invited to the CineStory Writer's Retreat. Whether winner, finalist or semifinalist, all retreat attendees get four 90-minute one-on-one sessions with CineStory mentors and staff, all of whom are practicing and respected industry professionals. During these meetings, attendees can discuss everything from the script(s) they submitted for feedback to jump starting their writing careers. |
| Late Fee |
$70 |
| Online Submission |
Yes |
| Contest Director
Biography |
Clea Frost |
| Rules |
Screenplays by more than one writer are eligible, but only one prize will be given and it will be the writers' responsibility to distribute the prize. |
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CA
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| Website |
http://cowritescript.com/ |
| Deadline |
1/21/2009 |
| Eligibility |
See site for details. |
| Objective |
Cowrite is redefining screenwriting competitions by creating an open source type contest in which the end goal, like that of all individual aspiring writers, is to write a great screenplay and then try to sell it and get it produced. |
| Notification |
See site for details. |
| Cash Prizes |
Yes. |
| Entry Fee |
$10 |
| Rules |
See site for log in and submission details. |
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| Cynosure Screenwriting Awards |
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3699 Wilshire Blvd #850
Los Angeles,
CA
90010
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(310) 855-8730
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| Email |
cynosure@broadmindent.com |
| Website |
http://www.broadmindent.com |
| Deadline |
3/19/2009 |
| Eligibility |
Open to all writers in any country. |
| Objective |
Now in its Eighth Year, The Cynosure Screenwriting Awards seeks to expand the scope of mainstream cinema by recognizing and rewarding film scripts with distinctive and challenging screen roles for both women and minorities. |
| Cash Prizes |
There will be two $2500 cash prizes awarded: one to the best feature-length script with a female protagonist and one to the best feature-length script with a minority protagonist (either male or female).
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| Other Prizes |
-Half-Market Badge to the 2009 American Film Market (November 4-11 in Santa Monica, CA)
-One (1) Year Membership with Film Independent - a non-profit member driven organization of Filmmakers, Film Leaders and Film Lovers. |
| Early Fee |
March 19, 2009: $45 |
| Late Fee |
May 16, 2009: $50 -
June 27, 2009: $60 |
| Contest Director
Biography |
Andretta Hamilton |
| Rules |
Scripts by multiple authors are accepted, and any awards, if given, will be divided equally among those writers. All writers must sign the entry/release form. Screenplays must not have been previously optioned, purchased or produced. |
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| Fade In: Three Contests |
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| Address |
289 S. Robertson Blvd. Suite 465
Beverly Hills,
CA
90211
USA
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800-646-3896
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| Email |
writersnetcomp@yahoo.com |
| Website |
http://www.fadeinmag.com |
| Deadline |
5/31/2009 |
| Eligibility |
Open |
| Objective |
Magazine exposure and prizes. |
| Cash Prizes |
Dell Computer, plus an expense paid trip (hotel and airfare) to meet with top literary agents and studio executives for three days and two nights (or cash equivalent). |
| Other Prizes |
Script analysis by WGA-credited writers. - |
| Industry
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Winners will appear in an up-coming issue of Fade In, Variety and/or Hollywood Reporter. |
| Entry Fee |
$40 |
| Contest Director
Biography |
Sarah Kelly |
| Rules |
Entries accepted in five categories (comedy, action/adventure, thriller, drama, film noir) and two formats (features, shorts).
Contest has expired. Please see website for further details. |
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| Filmmakers Magazine / The Radmin Company |
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Screenplay Division
P.O. Box 54050
Irvine,
CA
92619
USA
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| Email |
info@filmmakers.com |
| Website |
http://www.filmmakers.com/contests/2006/ |
| Deadline |
3/31/2009 |
| Eligibility |
Open |
| Objective |
To make Hollywood more accessible than ever before to more aspiring screenwriters. |
| Other Prizes |
GRAND PRIZE: $5,000 + PITCH your Winning Script to a Producer + a copy of Final Draft software + a FREE one-year subscription to Scr(i)pt Magazine.
2ND PRIZE: $1,000 + PITCH your Winning Script to a Producer + a copy of Final Draft software + a FREE one-year subscription to Scr(i)pt Magazine.
THIRD PRIZE: $500 + PITCH your Winning Script to a Producer + a copy of Final Draft software + a FREE one-year subscription to Scr(i)pt Magazine.
FOURTH PRIZE: $250 + PITCH your Winning Script to a Producer + a copy of Final Draft software + a FREE one-year subscription to Scr(i)pt Magazine.
FIFTH PRIZE: $100 + PITCH your Winning Script to a Producer + a copy of Final Draft software + a FREE one-year subscription to Scr(i)pt Magazine.
SIXTH-TENTH PRIZE: PITCH your Winning Script to a Producer + a copy of Final Draft software + a FREE one-year subscription to Scr(i)pt Magazine. TOP 50 SCREENPLAYS WILL BE READ BY THE RADMIN COMPANY |
| Early Fee |
$49 (if postmarked by 03/31/2009)
$59 (if postmarked by 05/31/2009) |
| Late Fee |
$65 (if postmarked by 06/30/2009)
$65 (new drafts - if submitted online by 07/15/2009) -
$69 (if submitted online by 07/31/2009 |
| Online Submission |
Early Deadline: March 31 2009
Regular Deadline: May 31 2009
Late Deadline: June 30 2009
Revisions Deadline: July 15, 2009
Final Deadline: July 31, 2009 |
| Contest Director
Biography |
Jennifer Brooks |
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| Frances Paul Lyons/Almas Paul Annual Screenwriting and Playwriting Award |
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| Address |
22 Concord Lane
Cambridge,
MA
02138
USA
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| Phone |
(617) 871-6764
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| Email |
adaa@armeniandrama.org |
| Website |
http://www.armeniandrama.org |
| Deadline |
2/15/2009 |
| Eligibility |
Plays and screenplays must be based on an Armenian subject, although there are no restrictions on style, location, or time period. Authors need not be of Armenian ancestry.
All writers of submitted material must be at least 18 years of age or older. |
| Objective |
The Armenian Dramatic Arts Alliance (ADAA) is thrilled to announce the inauguration of its annual contest for a play or screenplay based on Armenian themes. |
| Notification |
August 2009 |
| Cash Prizes |
$10,000.00. |
| Entry Fee |
$45.00 |
| Contest Director
Biography |
Bianca Bagatourian, President |
| Rules |
Submitted plays and screenplays must be previously un-produced, not optioned, and wholly original work of the writer(s). Adaptations or works based upon an underlying work are accepted. ADAA will not accept unsolicitedupdated drafts or revised pages of any plays or screenplays or any additions after they have been received.
Each person can submit a maximum of one full-length script per year. Plays and screenplays written by more than one person are eligible for entry; however, only one prize will be given for the winning selection. |
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| Gimme Credit Screenplay Competition |
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4470 W. Sunset Boulevard Suite 278
Los Angeles,
CA
90027
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(310) 734-8516
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submissions@gimmecreditcompetition.com |
| Website |
http://www.gimmecreditcompetition.com/ |
| Deadline |
6/16/2009 |
| Eligibility |
Short category – scripts up to 30 pages.
Super Short – scripts up to five pages |
| Objective |
Gimme Credit is a tri-annual competition created with the single purpose of producing one talented writer's short script and giving exposure and development advice to as many writers as possible. All writers will receive feedback on their script following the announcement of the winners. |
| Notification |
TBD |
| Other Prizes |
Winning script will be produced and entered into several top festivals. |
| Early Fee |
March 3, 2009:
Super Short ($14) -
Short ($29) -
Feature ($44) |
| Late Fee |
September 22, 2009:
Super Short ($24)-
Short ($39)-
Feature ($54)-
(WAB) EXTENDED-
November 3, 2009:
Super Short ($29)-
Short ($49)-
Feature ($59)- |
| Online Submission |
via http://www.withoutabox.com/login/5654 or on
our website www.gimmecreditcompetition.com |
| Success Stories |
A quote from the winner of our first unofficial competition, Paul Gitschner:
"I found that Lourdes's choosing and producing my short script and then experiencing the film festival submission and selection process was a very positive and exciting experience. Getting my first IMDB listing was the best."
The film, Somewhere in Between, has had sold-out screenings at both the Ole Muddy Film Festival and the Santa Fe Film Festival and is scheduled to appear at or is in consideration for many more fests. Lourdes Enterprises has since optioned a second screenplay of Mr. Gitschners and is considering a third. |
| Rules |
The Gimme Credit Screenplay Competition is open to
all people 18 years of age and older. All scripts must be registered with the Writers Guild OR with the U.S. Copyright Office. All scripts must be the original work of the author(s). Screenplays must not have been previously produced, optioned or sold. See website for complete competition rules and guidelines. |
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| Indie Producer Screenwriting Contest |
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4335 Van Nuys Blvd, Suite 355
Sherman Oaks,
CA
91403
USA
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(818) 783-7529
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(818) 783-7594 |
| Email |
info@indieproducer.net |
| Website |
http://www.indieproducer.net |
| Deadline |
12/31/2006 |
| Eligibility |
Over 18 or under 18 with parental consent. Applicants may not submit material that has already been optioned or sold.
Multiple submissions ARE accepted. |
| Objective |
To extend a hand to those writers outside of the Hollywood system that has yet to attain their dream. |
| Notification |
Top 10 Scripts will be announced on website on April 1st, 2007 |
| Cash Prizes |
$1,000 CASH. Beautiful IP Trophy Goddess for Best Screenplay. One on One with a Hollywood screenwriter to critique your winning screenplay. A Meeting with an executive at a major Hollywood Studio. One hour consultation with "Good in a Room". Meetings with a literary agency, a manager and an entertainment attorney. Your screenplay considered for option by Lucky Crow Films
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2nd PLACE PRIZES:
$500 CASH. Mahogany & brass IP Plaque for "2nd Place" Screenplay
3rd PLACE PRIZES:
$250 CASH. Mahogany & brass IP Plaque for "3rd Place" Screenplay
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$50 ($40 with Student ID) |
| Contest Director
Biography |
Susan Kraus, Associate Producer |
| Rules |
All screenplays must be written in English
Submit one copy of the screenplay. Do not send originals. Submitted material WILL NOT be returned.
Screenplays must be feature length (90-130 pages), typed, using 12 pt. Courier font in standard speculation screenplay format, and printed on plain white paper. The pages must be numbered. Pages should be three holed punched, bound between covers and FASTENED by two or three metal brads. Pages may be two-sided.
Please submit two title pages. The first page, containing only the title of the entry should be attached directly to the screenplay. A second page containing the title, author’s name, address, and phone number must be submitted unattached to the script.
Screenplays may be sent using the above format to us via e-mail as a PDF file. |
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4531 Empire Ave #200
Burbank,
CA
91505
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| Phone |
661-257-3131
818-332-7951 x705
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| Fax |
661-257-8989 |
| Email |
info@iffilmfest.org |
| Website |
http://www.iffilmfest.org |
| Deadline |
12/11/2009 |
| Eligibility |
Competition is open to screenplays that abide by the IFFF Mission Statement: “IFFF believes that the family unit is the most central and important element in life’s storytelling process. It defines the family as a group of people that are connected to and significantly care for one another.” |
| Objective |
The dates for the 10th Annual International Family Film Festival (IFFF) are Feb 28-March 2,2008, and IFFF believes that the family unit is the most central and important element in life’s storytelling process. IFFF promotes and encourages the creation and sharing of family film and screenplays through professional and children’s hands-on workshops, seminars, and engaging post-film discussions.
For information about the submission process, guidelines and forms, please contact Patte Dee McKee at 661-257-3131 or website: www.iffilmfest.org for online submission forms. |
| Other Prizes |
Winners in this competition will receive a plaque and all the Finalists will receive Certificates at the Awards Ceremony. A Screenwriters Showcase will spotlight the Finalists in the Feature Length and Short Format categories with a "reading" of one scene from each script by professional actors from the Dee Wallace Stone Actors Studio. |
| Entry Fee |
$60 (features); $30(shorts) |
| Contest Director
Biography |
Patte Dee McKee |
| Rules |
All screenplay entries must abide by the IFFF Mission Statement: To promote socially responsible films and screenplays that are suitable for a general audience and express a fundamental respect for the positive values of life. Any subject matter may be covered within the categories: drama, comedy, animation, and sci-fi/adventure. Contest has expired. Please see website for further details. |
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5620 Paseo De Norte #127C-308
Carlsbad,
CA
92008
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(760) 434-3070
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contact@kairosprize.com |
| Website |
http://kairosprize.com/ |
| Deadline |
5/1/2009 |
| Eligibility |
18 and over; first-time and beginning screenwriters |
| Objective |
Sponsored by the John Templeton Foundation and managed by MOVIEGUIDE - the Kairos Prize seeks to inspire first-time and beginning screenwriters to produce compelling, entertaining, spiritually uplifting scripts.
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Grand Prize $25,000 / 1st Runner Up $15,000 / 2nd Runner Up $10,000
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$50 – Standard / $75 - Late |
| Early Fee |
$50 |
| Late Fee |
$75 |
| Online Submission |
Yes |
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MOONDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
970 Ninth St.
Boulder ,
CO
80302
USA
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(303) 545-0202
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moondanceff@aol.com |
| Website |
http://www.moondancefilmfestival.com |
| Deadline |
5/15/2009 |
| Eligibility |
Open. |
| Objective |
Moondance promotes & rewards work which depicts women & girls in a positive light, &/or has lead roles for women actors over 40. We strongly encourage written works which show viable alternatives to gratuitous violence & that depict non-violent conflict resolution. |
| Other Prizes |
Moondance promotes the winners' & finalists' work & tries to get it sold, agented, distributed or optioned. See list of companies Moondance will market winners screenplay to directly at: http://www.moondancefilmfestival.com/06-Industry.html |
| Entry Fee |
$25- $75 (see web site for details) |
| Rules |
See website for complete rules and guidelines. |
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2140 N. Hollywood Way
#6336
Burbank,
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91505-9998
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info@moviescriptcontest.com |
| Website |
http://moviescriptcontest.com |
| Deadline |
7/31/2009 |
| Eligibility |
Screenplays (80-125 pages) accepted and shorts up to 30 pages. Work must be original sole work of author(s) and not currently under option, sold or produced. |
| Objective |
Movie Script Contest was formed for the purpose of assisting writers connect with industry players. In addition we provide feedback for every entrant to help writers improve their work. |
| Notification |
Winners Announced July 15, 2009 |
| Other Prizes |
Golden Brad Award for 1st place, 2nd place Silver Brad, 3rd place Bronze Brad. See website
for complete details.
Detailed feedback provided for every entry. |
| Industry
Exposure |
Winning feature length script and top ten loglines read by Hollywood production companies, lit managers and agents. |
| Entry Fee |
$45 by 2.28.09-
$50 by 4.30.09-
$55 by 5.30.09-
$60 by 7.31.09 |
| Contest Director
Biography |
Jason Zimmatore |
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| Address |
555 E. Washington Ave
Suite 5400
Las Vegas,
NV
89101
USA
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1-877-NEV-FILM
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| Email |
screenwriters@nfo.com |
| Website |
http://www.nevadafilm.com/screenwriters.php |
| Deadline |
8/21/2009 |
| Eligibility |
Competition open to all unsold writers. Material to be © or WGA registered but not previously produced, sold or optioned. |
| Objective |
Check website. |
| Notification |
Check website. |
| Other Prizes |
The winning script will be eligible for consideration to be pitched to production companies, and will also receive a free logline, synopsis and script listing with InkTip--the only entertainment marketplace on the Internet that generates 3 script options, sales, writers hired or repped per week. Winner will also receive a professional script consultation with an industry professional, a pair of passes to the Las Vegas Film Festival and a pair of Locals Ticket Packages to the CineVegas Film festival. Industry Exposure Check website. |
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Entry Fee $25 for PDFs / $50 for hardcopies |
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