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CONTESTS FOR EVERYONE
Below is just a tiny sample of contests, for more info and the "more details" are available
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| • 1st Act Screenplay Competition Deadline: August 31 (early); November 30; December 31, 2003 (final) Objective: To find the next great undiscovered talent and turn his or her screenplay into a feature film. (Entry fee: $30 by August 31, $50 by November 30, $100 by December 31, 2003) [More Details] • 1st Annual Become a Hollywood Screenwriter Contest Deadline: December 31, 2003 (early); February 15, 2004 (final) Objective: Why just win a contest? With the Become a Hollywood Screenwriter contest, the winner will actually be flown to Los Angeles for 2 days of back to back meetings with agents, producers and studio executives. Sponsored by Niad Management and the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel, the winner will be taken under the wing of a prestigious management company and assisted in beginning a career as a Hollywood Screenwriter. (Entry fee: $50 before 12/31/03; $75 from 1/1/04-2/15/04) [More Details] • 3rd Annual American Gem Short Script Contest Deadline: September 30, 2003 (early); November 10, 2003; February 2, 2004 (final) 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. Ten dollars from every entree will be donated to The FilmMakers Film Fund. (Entry fee: $25 ( $12 students) by 9/30/03; $35 ($19 students) by 11/10/03; $45 ($25 students) by 2/2/04) [More Details] • A Penny Short Deadline: November 30th, 2003 Objective: There is more room for more movies which means there is more room for you! An answer for someone starting out who doesn't have a rich uncle working at Paramount. We at Apennyshort.net want to hold a no holds barred battle royal of literary competition where one writer will be left standing! It's kind of like a cage match only different. (Entry fee: $30) [More Details] • Agony Short Script Competition Deadline: Extended to October 31, 2003 Objective: To Produce A Writer's (Short!) Film Script. (Entry fee: None) [More Details] • All Access Screenwriting Competition Deadline: Early: July 31, 2003; Final: November 15, 2003 Objective: The All Access Screenwriting Competition has been started to give deserving writers access to the doors of Hollywood. (Entry fee: $40 (before July 31), $50 (Aug 1 - November 15th)) [More Details] • All Student Screenplay contest Deadline: Expired. Previous Deadline: 02/14/2003 Objective: To place student written material into the hands of Hollywood agents and managers. (Entry fee: $35 Feature, $20 Short, Late entry $45 feature; $30 short) [More Details] • American Accolades Screenwriting Competition Deadline: Early: November 14, 2003; Late: December 30, 2003 Objective: Designed to provide an outlet for emerging talent and undiscovered screenplays in an increasingly impenetrable industry. Finalist judges include agents, managers, and other industry executives. (Entry fee: $40 (by November 14); $50 (by December 30)) [More Details] WBW $5 Discount • Scriptapalooza Screenwriting Competition Deadline: April 15, 2004 Objective: Scriptapalooza was founded in 1998 with the goal of helping as many writers as possible through the competition. The participants that are involved are production companies and literary representatives that are eager to be introduced to new voices. Past participants have included Jim Henson Co., Samuel Goldwyn Films, and Edmonds Entertainment, just to name a few. A complete list of participants is on Scriptapalooza’s website. We actively push the scripts for a full year with the intention of creating opportunities for the writers. We are a “hands on” competition because we feel it is important to continue supporting the top 13 scripts (3 winners and 10 runners-up) beyond the cash and prizes. This year we are proud to present the competition with Screenplay Systems, Inc., a company that not only provides the necessary tools for writing but is an advocate and true supporter of emerging writers. (Entry fee: $40-$50) [More Details] • Scriptapalooza TV Writing Competition Deadline: November 17, 2003 Objective: Our intention is to help open doors for the aspiring television writer. There are three categories you can submit to, which include 1 hour existing spec scripts, 1/2 hour existing sitcom spec scripts, and original pilots. This competition is designed with the TV writer and crossover screenwriter in mind. The participants we have chosen to read the winning scripts are individuals from established production companies. Whether you are already an aspiring television writer or a writer interested in exploring other avenues, Scriptapalooza TV is here to promote careers in television and provide exposure for the undiscovered writer. (Entry fee: $40) [More Details] |
Deadline: September 30, 2003 (early); November 10, 2003; February 2, 2004 (final) 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. Ten dollars from every entree will be donated to The FilmMakers Film Fund. (Entry fee: $25 ( $12 students) by 9/30/03; $35 ($19 students) by 11/10/03; $45 ($25 students) by 2/2/04) [More Details] • A Penny Short Deadline: November 30th, 2003 Objective: There is more room for more movies which means there is more room for you! An answer for someone starting out who doesn't have a rich uncle working at Paramount. We at Apennyshort.net want to hold a no holds barred battle royal of literary competition where one writer will be left standing! It's kind of like a cage match only different. (Entry fee: $30) [More Details] • A/Exposure Monthly Screenwriting Contest Deadline: The 30th of each month (28th for Feb.) Objective: To provide exposure to the best screenplay we find each month on our home page, visited by over 250,000 producers, executives, directors etc. from all over the world each year. Outstanding screenplays eligible for up to $70,000 in option moneys via our sponsor rossWWmedia, Corp. Winning project submitted to several production companies and studios. All submissions considered for representation by TalentScout Management. Entries accepted in English and French. (Entry fee: $29 early (by the 15th of the month) $39 late (15th - 30th)) [More Details] WBW $5 Discount • Acclaim Film Deadline: August 15, 2003 (early); September 19, 2003; Extended to November 17, 2003 (final) Objective: To introduce writers to the decision makers in film and multimedia markets. Top script receives $1,000 and ALL competition winners, runners-up, finalists and semi-finalists will earn the chance to have their scripts read by established production companies and agents in LA and NY. We strive to provide commentary on each script. (Entry fee: $45 by 8/15; $55 by 9/19; $60 by 11/17 (extended)) [More Details] • Acclaim TV Screenwriting Competition Deadline: August 15, 2003; September 19, 2003; Extended to November 17, 2003 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. and N.Y. (Entry fee: $40 by 8/15; $50 by 9/19; $55 (by 11/17, extended)) [More Details] • Accolades/TV & Shorts Deadline: Early Deadline: 8/29/2003; Standard Deadline: 9/29/03; Deadline extension: 10/30/2003 Objective: Designed to provide an outlet for emerging talent and undiscovered screenplays in an increasingly impenetrable industry. Finalist judges include agents, managers, and other industry executives. (Entry fee: $35 (by 8/29/2003); $45 (by 9/29/2003); $55 (extended to 10/30/2003) ) [More Details] WBW $5 Discount • Accomplished Authors Honorary Writers Awards Deadline: Expired. Previous Deadline: 07/25/2003 Objective: The "Accomplished Authors Honorary Writers Awards 2003" seeks to honor quality screenplays from talented and artistic screenplay writers who express creativity through their screenplays. (Entry fee: $49 ) [More Details] • Actors Choice Awards Deadline: April 28, 2004 Objective: To add excitement to the Screenwriting Conference in Santa Fe, attendees are encouraged to enter their first ten pages into the Actors Choice Awards competition. Winners are annouced live, as they're read, to a captive audience. Winning scenes and their writers' contact info will be forwarded to the producers who attend the seminar. (Entry fee: $25 plus conference attendance ) [More Details] |