The 2008 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 2008 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. Meetings will be scheduled around the awards ceremony or by phone. The mentors are not intended to personally represent your project, rather they will 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?
Not a chance. May 1st is the official deadline to register through Script Pimp.
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 40 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 on August 15th, 2008 where the winners will be announced
WHAT DO THE TWENTY FINALISTS RECEIVE?
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Guaranteed circulation to over 40 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 on August 15th, 2008 where the winners will be announced
2008 SCRIPT PIMP AWARDS CEREMONY
Script Pimp will announce the 4 Grand Prize winners of the competition at the 2008 Script Pimp Awards ceremony in Hollywood, CA. This private engagement will gather hundreds of film industry professionals including representatives from the 40 companies that have already requested the winners.
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Hollywood, CA 90046
IS THERE A CHANCE I COULD WIN JUST BY ENTERING?
EVERYONE who enters the competition is eligible for the following prizes:
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4 copies of Final Draft 7.0 ($800)
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4 one-year subscriptions to Creative Screenwriting ($120)
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4 one-year subscriptions to Scr(i)pt Magazine ($100)
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4 one-year subscriptions to Movie Maker Magazine ($60)
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5 free listings on Ink Tip™ ($200)
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30 5-year subscriptions to Script Pimp's Writers Database ($16,000)
GENERAL LEGAL RULES
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 Awards Ceremony / 2009 Pre-registration
The 2008 Script Pimp Awards party will be held at
Writers Boot Camp in Santa Monica, August 15th.
