Objective:
Another screenwriting contest? Why the heck should I enter this one?
When asked about screenwriting contests, I always recommend smaller ones – they give you a far better chance of placing, or even winning.
I’ve limited this contest to one hundred entries. When I receive 100 scripts – and entry fees – the contest will be closed.
The other reason I’m limiting it to 100 scripts is because I’m reading them all myself.
Because the WORST thing about most screenwriting contests is that you never know who reads your scripts. The unpaid…
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ScriptVamp is seeking scripts, fifty pages or less, to compete for cash and prizes. This annual challenge pits the best short scripts, of any genre, against one another.
One unique feature of this competition is that we provide constructive feedback for every entry. A scorecard will be issued for each regular entry, or you can opt for the Scorecard & Coverage option, which will provide you with notes suggesting how to improve your script.
Deadline:
March 30, 2010 (early); June 30, 2010 (regular); July 31, 2010 (late)
Entry…
Objective:
To foster and promote Asian Pacific Islander talent, scripts, writers, and themes.
Deadline:
March 22, 2010
Entry Fee:
$15
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Objective:
The present call is addressed to aspiring or professional writers. There is no
restriction about subjects and topics dealt. Subjects and screenplays for
sit-com, animation series, TV serials and TV movies will be accepted. The
prospective and experimentation aspects, in terms of episodes’ duration or
number of episodes, will be encouraged facilitating the fruition through
different distribution channels (web, TV, mobile streaming). It is essential that
all projects show a strong potential to become a series with respect to
stories, pictures, characters and plot development. The contest is…
Objective:
To identify and foster the talents of emerging screenwriters by providing feedback on submitted scripts.
Deadline:
February 1, 2011 (early); February 15, 2011 (final)
Entry Fee:
$60 (by Feb 1, 2011); $75 (by Feb 15, 2011)
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Objective:
This contest has been designed to test the mettle of the 1st 10 pages, of any script, in any genre. We’re looking for a tightly written, fluently paced opening that whets our appetite and leaves us longing for more… Sounds easy right? Can you prove your script has what it takes? Enter if you dare …
One unique feature of this competition is that we provide constructive feedback for every entrant. A scorecard will be issued for each regular entry, or you can opt for the Scorecard & Coverage option, which…
Objective:
A fun contest to get creative juices flowing.
Deadline:
February 26, 2010.
Entry Fee:
Free
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Objective:
Nickelodeon is offering writing fellowships in live action and animated television to writers with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Participants will have hands-on interaction with executives writing spec scripts and pitching story ideas.
The program, developed to broaden Nickelodeon’s outreach efforts, provides a salaried position for up to one year. The next submission deadline is February 28, 2010.
Applications and submission guidelines are available on our website at www.nickwriting.com.
Information via phone: (818) 736-3663
Information via email: info.writing@nick.com
Deadline:
February 28, 2010
Entry Fee:
Free
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Objective:
Showcasing the creative talents of New York State Screenwriters!
Deadline:
March 17th, 2010.
Entry Fee:
The entry fee is $20 per screenplay. There is no limit to the number of screenplays you may submit.
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Objective:
The Lionsgate Incubator is an innovative initiative to fund and develop breakthrough feature film projects.
The first program will create an original, high-concept comedy developed entirely through the Massify network. This is an opportunity to work with the leading next generation studio on a breakthrough project.
Deadline:
March 8, 2010
Entry Fee:
Free
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