Screenwriting contests updated 21dec 2020

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Screenwriting contests updated 21dec 2020

 

https://filmfreeway.com/      i added this link on 24feb19 heard of it via Scott michael branen on fb he says I entered a contest (that I'm sure everyone who applies wins). Once you enter and pay the small fee depending on size of screenplay ($40), then they set up a date to publish. They do all the work. You can provide artwork or they will provide it for you. You keep ALL rights to your work, they take about $6 out of the $10 paperback copy fee and 30% out of a $3 download. It was really cool when my copies arrived in the mail. They will do proofreading for a $200 fee, but I had others here proofread it. It might not be for everyone, but I have been happy with the overall experience.  $40 to have something available on Amazon, plus I make a percentage of the sales... not bad      .https://filmfreeway.com/AllGenreScreenplayContest

BlueCat Screenplay Competition  https://www.facebook.com/BlueCatScreenplayCompetition/    The Early Deadline for BlueCat's 2019 Competition is Sunday, September 30th at Midnight PST

https://twitter.com/FinishLineScrip    is by  http://finishlinescriptcomp.com/   enter by 11 july 2019 at the very latest . i added that on 23 April 2019 

https://austinfilmfestival.com/submit/screenplay-and-teleplay-submissions-2/   added that on 10 may 2019 

https://www.oscars.org/nicholl   i added that on 10 may 2019 see also https://www.facebook.com/NichollFellowships/   The annual competition accepts submissions approximately between February and May 1 of every year. All submissions must be accompanied by an entry fee and a completed application.

https://screencraft.org/screenwriting-contests/  i added on 10 May 2019 https://screencraft.org/publicdomain/  enter by 31 May, Jury includes #Hollywood filmmakers, executives, managers & producers behind such beloved films and TV shows as THE POST, ROMA, GREEN BOOK & THE CROWN!

https://store.finaldraft.com/big-break-contest.html   i added on 10 may 2019 , $100,000 in cash and prizes ! yes please 

https://pageawards.com/   its in its 16th year in 2019 7 has $50,000 in prizes you dont need to live in USA to win, entry for the 2020 contest begins in December. i added that on 24may19

Smaller Contest will be listed below this point listed Alphabetically ( smaller as in smaller prizes and less likely to get you a job ) 

https://www.atlantafilmfestival.com/submit-your-screenplay   submit screenplays from April 30 to may 10, its in its 44th yeat in 2019 it has cash prize of $500 plus hotel and a screenwriters retreat as prizes , i added that on 23may19

https://www.emergingscreenwriters.com/   has 2 contests 1 has a dealine of 23may19 ,1 contest  is called shoot your sizzle it has $35k in cash and services up for grabs , it costs $35 if you enter by November 1,  i added that on 11may19 

https://filmfreeway.com/InternationalScreenwritingCompetition   $7000 top prize in New York  enter from 1 June 2019 until 5 November 2019 , i added that on 5june19

https://filmfreeway.com/EdinburghInternationalScreenwritingCompetition    i added on 22june2019 ,  2019's winners were distributed to over forty industry executives and our Grand Prize Winner was awarded a one hour consultation with Fred Richter at Tradition Pictures, in addition to, being personally introduced to five separate industry executives.

Only our Grand Prize Winner and top two Finalists will receive industry distribution and prizes. Semi-Finalists will only be rewarded by recognition like in most screenwriting competitions. enter by 23 jan 2010

 

https://filmfreeway.com/ScreenplayFestival  i added on 25 june 2019 Movie Scripts: $500.00 Grand Prize in each category. 

Television Scripts: $500.00 Grand Prize in each category.

https://filmschenectady.com/   Electric City screenplay contest has $5800 of prizes    i added on 11may19 

https://lauridonahue.com/resources/a-curated-list-of-the-most-worthwhile-screenwriting-fellowships-labs-and-contests/   lists lots of contests i added that on 3 june 2019 

Rockford illinois Screenwriting Festival  i heard of on 25 june 2019 but google isnt helping me find anything on it 

https://screencraft.org/publicdomain/ this is for works where the ip has expired, 1st prize is $1000 entry by 31may each year . i added that on 12jul19this is for 

https://scriptapalooza.com/home/   over $50,000 in prizes, founded in 1998 it says we will announce quaterfinalists in July ( quick glance at this site and i cant see when the entry deadlines are )  ,The Scriptapalooza Coverage Service was founded in 2002. This division helps writers discover where their script stands against industry standards. This vital information can then be used by the writer to strengthen an existing script thus creating a solid calling card.  i added that link on 6 july 2019 

https://scriptpipeline.com/shop/screenwriting-contest  enter by 31 May, winner gets $25,000 ,long-term industry circulation ,  script development , i added that on 23may19

https://sheppertonscreenwritingfestival.com/  on 25 june 2019 that webpage hasnt been updated since their 2018 contest so i dont know if this still exists. 

https://writemovies.com/winter-2020-screenwriting-contest-winner-announced/  i added 2may2020 dont knowwhat the prize is 

https://yourscriptproduced.com/   winner script purchased by them for $10k and then made into a $250k film enter from 1 November 2018 to 15 June 2019 

https://contest.zoodiker.com/drama    I added 21 December 2020 is run by Bob Tzudiker a long time Disney Screenwriter and Nicholls judge. This is a free contest .