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American Screenwriters Assocation and Writer's Digest |
| Deadline: |
Early - October 15th 2004, late deadline is October 31st 2004 |
| Entry Fee: |
Early - Member $40, Non-members $50, Late - Member $50, Non-members $60 |
| Awards: |
Grand Prize: $5,000 Cash and more than $10,000 in total prizes
Second Place: $2,500 cash and a total of more than $4,500 in total prizes.
Third Place: $1,000 cash and more than $2,500 in total prizes
Fourth Place: $500 cash and more than $1,200 in total prizes
Fifth Place: $250 cash and more than $1,400 in total prizes
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| Website: |
http://www.asascreenwriters.com
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| Address: |
International Screenplay Competition |
| P.O. Box 12860 |
| City: |
Cincinnati |
| Zipcode: |
45212 |
| Phone: |
513-731-9212 |
| Email: |
competitions@fwpubs.com
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| Objective: |
No matter what you write or where you live, the 7th Annual International Screenplay Competition could be the ticket to achieving your dreams of the Silver Screen!
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| Name: |
American Screenwriting Competition |
| Deadline: |
March 15, 2006 |
| Entry Fee: |
$40 (by 11/10/05); $50 (by 1/10/06); $60 (by 3/15/06) |
| Awards: |
Over $50,000 in cash & prizes. Grand prize of $12,000 including cash, over $1,000 in screenwriting software, industry meetings, production consideration, writer profiles, press releases, a subscription to Hollywood Scriptwriter Magazine and much, much more. $4,000 cash & prizes for second place; $2,000 cash and prizes for third. All ten finalists win cash & prize packages including screenwriting software, H.S. subscriptions, industry meetings and more. Plus, there will be two random drawings (one for early entrants and one for all entrants) with great prizes worth over $5,000.
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| Website: |
http://www.flatshoe.com
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| Eligibility: |
All writers and all genres |
| Notification: |
December 15th 2004 |
| Address: |
311 N. Robertson Blvd., Suite 172 |
| City: |
Beverly Hills |
| State: |
California |
| Zipcode: |
90211 |
| Country: |
United States |
| Phone: |
888-299-0234 |
| Email: |
contestdirector@flatshoe.com
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| Contact: |
Mark Reed |
| Objective: |
Every brilliant film begins with a brilliant screenplay. Do you have what it takes? Our annual screenplay competition is aimed at finding the best and most talented writers from around the world. The main goal of the competition is to uncover the best, unproduced screenplays and in collaboration with the writer help develop and potentially produce them. We will work hard to support all talented writers that enter our contest . . . not just the winners. |
| Rules: |
All entries must include an original screenplay between 70 and 140 pages, a completed entry form, a signed release form, a short synopsis, and the appropriate entry fee. Scripts must be unproduced, unsold, and not under option. There is no limit to the number of scripts you may enter (discounts are offered for multiple entries). Go to website (www.flatshoe.com) for complete rules. |
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| Name: |
Back in the Box Screenplay Competition |
| Deadline: |
10/31/2009 |
| Entry Fee: |
$20-80 depending on time and category |
| Website: |
http://www.fernleif.com/festival/festival.htm
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| Eligibility: |
All entries are eligible |
| Notification: |
12/15/2009 |
| Address: |
10061 Riverside Dr, #495 |
| City: |
Toluca Lake |
| State: |
California |
| Zipcode: |
91602 |
| Country: |
United States |
| Phone: |
916-505-3684 |
| Email: |
ads@fernleif.com
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| Contact: |
Douglas Neff |
| Objective: |
Fernleif Productions is always working to give new and emerging talent a chance to showcase their work. Many writers never get the opportunity to have their creations brought to life, and this competition helps them fulfill that vision. The winner of this competition will have their film produced by Fernleif Productions. Once finished, the completed film will be put Back in the box meaning that it will be entered in future competitions as a film, rather than a screenplay. Fernleif Productions is dedicated to making films that will change your life. |
| Rules: |
1. Screenplays must not have been previously optioned, purchased or produced. 2. Screenplays must be in English. 3. Screenplays can be in any genre. 4. Screenplays must be appropriate length for category entered. 5. Screenplays must be formatted by industry standards and submitted in PDF format. 6. All check payments must be payable in U.S. dollars to Fernleif Productions and drawn from U.S. banks. U.S. Money Orders are also accepted. 7. Any check returned to us for non-payment will be subject to a $15 service fee. 8. To enter the BIB Competition you must agree to its Terms and Conditions. 9. Film and Screenplay selection for the Festival will be made by the Festival Committee. All decisions are final.
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| More: |
The Back in the Box Screenplay Competition (BIB) is an opportunity to showcase your script and compete for a production deal with Fernleif Productions. "Back in the Box" is one of the few script contests that assists screenplay writers in turning their words into finished films. |
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| Name: |
Big Australian International Screenwriting Competition |
| Deadline: |
Early - June 30th 2004, First - August 31st 2004, Final - October 31st 2004 |
| Entry Fee: |
Early - $65, First - $75, Final $85 |
| Awards: |
This year, our GRAND FINAL winner shall receive $US 15,000 plus a return trip for two to Sydney [or The Gold Coast] and Hollywood. Ten FINALISTS receive $US 1,500 and twenty SEMIFINALISTS receive INDUSTRY STANDARD coverage of their script |
| Website: |
http://www.thesource.com.au/contests.htm
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| Address: |
94 Hargrave Street Paddington |
| City: |
Sydney |
| Zipcode: |
2025 |
| Country: |
Australia |
| Phone: |
61-293261344 |
| Email: |
info@thesource.com.au
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| Name: |
Fresh Voices Original Screenplay Competition |
| Deadline: |
August 16th (Early), September 6th (Regular), October 11th (Late), November 1st (Extended) |
| Entry Fee: |
$45 (Early), $50 (Regular), $60 (Late), $65 (Extended) |
| Awards: |
* Free feedback for every entrant worth the cost of entry alone.
* Over $15,000 in cash and prizes split amongst five genre categories give each entrant equal chance of winning.
* Our Grand Prize winner receives an offer of Management Representation from Attraction Entertainment.
* Fresh Voices Targeted Industry Promotion matches material with appropriate producers.
* Exposure to over 300 high level agents, managers, producers and development executives.
* Four unique awards spotlight writers who recognize the true potential of cinema by balancing a strong commercial sensibility with the determination to affect positive change.
Diversity & Inclusion Award, Cultural Heritage Award, Humanitarian Award, Courage & Fortitude Award.
** Management Representation is an optional prize. Winning the competition does not oblige the writer to accept any prizes. ** |
| Website: |
http://www.fresh-voices.com
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| Eligibility: |
Open to all English language screenplays and writers 18 and over who have made less than $25,000 from writing. |
| Notification: |
January 3rd |
| Address: |
7119 W. Sunset Blvd., #153 |
| State: |
California |
| Country: |
United States |
| Phone: |
323-868-9322 |
| Email: |
contact@fresh-voices.com
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| Contact: |
Joel Mendoza |
| Objective: |
Fresh Voices Original Screenplay Competition seeks to DISCOVER, ENCOURAGE & PROMOTE the most promising voices in storytelling, position our winners for the greatest chance of success and find tomorrow's great movies. |
| Rules: |
Open to all English language screenplays and writers 18 and over who have made less than $25,000 from writing.
Standard rules and eligibility requirements apply. Check website for further details. |
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| Name: |
National Screenwriting Competition |
| Deadline: |
October 1st 2004 |
| Entry Fee: |
$45.00 |
| Awards: |
First Place - $2,500.00 plus possible option;
Second Place -$500.00 plus possible option;
Third Place - $250.00 and possible option. |
| Website: |
http://www.nationalscreenwriting.com/sw_call_for_entries.htm
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| Notification: |
November 30, 2004. |
| Address: |
150A Morristown Road |
| City: |
Matawan |
| Zipcode: |
07747 |
| Phone: |
732-583-2211 |
| Fax: |
732-583-4123 |
| Email: |
director@skyweb.net
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| Objective: |
To find the best writers and screenplays |
| Rules: |
Please see website |
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| Name: |
Project Greenlight |
| Website: |
http://www.projectgreenlight.com
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| More: |
See website for all details. Registration is required to view contest details. |
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| Name: |
Slamdance Horror Screenplay Competition |
| Deadline: |
October 31, 2007 |
| Entry Fee: |
$40 Half-hour |
| Awards: |
Grand Prize $10,000 & Production Deal; $1,000 Award for Creative Excellence |
| Website: |
http://www.slamdance.com/screencomp/horror
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| Address: |
5634 Melrose Ave. |
| City: |
Los Angeles |
| State: |
California |
| Zipcode: |
90038 |
| Country: |
United States |
| Phone: |
323-466-1786 |
| Fax: |
323-466-1784 |
| Email: |
screenplay@slamdance.com
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| Contact: |
John Stoddard |
| Objective: |
Slamdance, Angel Baby Entertainment and Maverick Red are hungry for blood, so we're pitting the best horror screenplays against each other in a fight to the death. The Grand Prize Winner will have their screenplay made into a feature motion picture.
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| Rules: |
See Website for Rules. |
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| Name: |
The International Script Awards |
| Deadline: |
$45.00 July 16th, 2009 (early); $55.00 September 5th, 2009 (regular); $65.00 October 12th, 2009 (late) |
| Entry Fee: |
$45.00 July 16th, 2009 (early); $55.00 September 5th, 2009 (regular); $65.00 October 12th, 2009 (late) |
| Awards: |
THE GRAND PRIZE A $150,000 value Film Critical Path " Development Package containing the pre-requisites for Greenlight presentation to Production Funding, provided by United Independents Group, an international professional film development and finance company. The package includes: professional Script Development, Dialogue Polish & Table Reading, Synopsis, Logline, Coverage, Greenlight Analysis, Market Comparisons, Preliminary budget & breakdown, Project Summary for Finance, and consideration for possible acquisition/finance. Development is concept through analysis for Greenlight suitability, where the project can be presented to Investors/Funds for Production Financing. The Cash Prize, to be announce August 13th, 2009 The International Statue The International Entertainment & Media Scholarship The DGA Magazine, Scr(i)pt Magazine Final Draft Software The key executives of United Independents Group have raised millions of dollars for independent film, mainstream film and entertainment projects. Having international financing deals, distribution and production deals with major motion picture studios in Hollywood and abroad, the executives of United Independents Group have taken major projects through the Film Critical Path " and greenlight process to successful delivery and distribution. To get a film made, you have to meet stringent criteria to get that project financed, produced, and into the distribution pipeline. To achieve this, a script must make it through a rigorous development process. Our judging sheets are designed to meet all score points in order to achieve potential financing for a project. For the first time, a competition allows the entrant to see exactly what the criterion is for a script to pass a greenlight. It is not just about getting your script optioned or sold, its about getting the film produced and distributed so everyone can experience the story. In addition to showcasing the work of emerging talent, The International celebrates its winners through worldwide-distributed press releases. Second Place The Cash Prize, to be announce August 13th, 2009 The International Statue The International Entertainment & Media Scholarship Industry Script Coverage The DGA Magazine Scr(i)pt Magazine Final Draft Software Third Place The Cash Prize, to be announce August 13th, 2009 The International Statue The International Entertainment & Media Scholarship Industry Script Coverage The DGA Magazine Scr(i)pt Magazine Final Draft Software First Place Genre Finalists The Genres Action/Adventure Comedy Romantic Comedy Family Film Drama Historical Science Fiction Thriller Horror Musical The Cash Prize, to be announced August 13th, 2009 The International Statue The International Merit Scholarship Scr(i)pt Magazine The International 2009 Scholarships A script is not just about having a great story; it is the road map and blueprint for a successful film production. Our scholarships are designed to provide the emerging screenwriter with valuable insights into the film industry and the art of their screenwriting career. As professional working filmmakers in the industry, we know that the best screenwriters are those that understand how a script is broken down to a cellular level and the many processes it must go through, from development, finance, pre-production, production, postproduction, delivery, and marketing and distribution. The International Entertainment & Media Scholarship In an effort to assist screenwriters worldwide with their careers, The International 2009 Script Awards has developed the Entertainment & Media scholarship. We believe that writers are a valuable asset to the production team. Therefore, we are dedicated to fostering the development of talent worldwide by providing you with the necessary tools. The Grand Prize, First and Second place winners will receive one of the following scholarships in coursework: Script Supervisors Course from Cinema Arts & Tech Film School, a long-standing leader in film production education. www.CinemaArtsTech.com ProSeries Course: designed by Hal Croasum, this internationally praised course has helped many screenwriters obtain steady work in the industry. Conducted online. UCLA Film Online - Planning Independent Feature Production: a good look into what it takes to produce an Indie. The International Merit Scholarship The International Script Awards maintains its commitment to taking dreams seriously. To illustrate this support, all genre first place finalists with the potential to make an impact on the industry, based on demonstrated talent, passion, and skills will receive: Hal Croasums acclaimed Subtext Course - online through Script for Sale The scholarships will be available to entrants worldwide. The final jurors and judges will announce the scholarship winners. Prizes and scholarships are subject to change depending on availability.
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| Website: |
http://www.internationalscriptawards.com
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| Eligibility: |
Open to all writers, producers, directors - 18 and over that qualify under the terms, rules and regulations. |
| Notification: |
Notification: Finalists announced, February 15th, 2010, Contest Winners announced, March 31st, 2010 |
| Address: |
1895 Sherington Place T307 |
| City: |
Newport Beach |
| State: |
California |
| Zipcode: |
92663 |
| Country: |
United States |
| Phone: |
949-500-9586 |
| Email: |
info@internationalscriptawards.com
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| Contact: |
Jonna Russell |
| Objective: |
Here at The International we revel in every aspect of a script, screenwriting and the screenwriters who make all that possible, inviting submissions from around the world. This competition was created to encourage and support the efforts and celebrate the outstanding work of screenwriters. The competitions objective is to provide emerging screenwriters with the opportunity to compete for over US$150,000 value Greenlight Package, prizes, scholarships, and awards that place focus on education that brings script to screen. We are providing screenwriters valuable and factual insight what it takes for a script to be Greenlit and opening up avenues and opportunities for a project. This criteria is not only valuable insight to win this contest, but is factually what it takes for a script to be Greenlit and achieve financing. Check Out our Judges! Our Jurors and Judges are film industry professionals and composed of experts in their field, including; Consultants, Film Financiers, Film Fund Managers, Development & Green Light Specialists, International Distributors, Studio Executives, Producers & Directors, Story Analysts, and Casting Directors. All of our judges are seasoned industry professionals with major credits in Film Finance, experience in major motion picture studios, productions and distribution companies. For the first time, this competition allows the entrant to see exactly what the criterion is for a script to be able to pass a Greenlight. Check out our Judges and Prizes! |
| Rules: |
See website for rules. |
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Wisconsin Screenwriters Forum Screenwriting Contest |
| Deadline: |
2004 deadline has expired. Visit website for more details. |
| Entry Fee: |
$30 (plus $30 membership fee, if non-member) |
| Awards: |
Review by industry professionals; many others. |
| Website: |
http://www.wiscreenwritersforum.org
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| Eligibility: |
Members of WSF; Non-members may join the WSF at time of submission |
| Address: |
P.O. Box 44219 |
| City: |
Madison |
| Zipcode: |
53744-4219 |
| Email: |
contest@wiscreenwritersforum.org
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| Contact: |
Mark Hobson |
| Objective: |
To provide industry exposure for excellent scripts and valuable feedback for ALL entries at all levels of the competition. The WSF contest is unique for the depth of comments returned to its entrants. Each script will be reviewed by at least three judges, all of whom will supply detailed comments. |
| Rules: |
See contest website |
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