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Categories

• All Contests
• TV
• Short
• Horror
• Sci-fi

Objective

Entries are now being accepted for the Rod Serling Conference's Short Feature Scriptwriting competition. The conference is scheduled for November 2013 in Los Angeles.

Top 5 finalists will be judged by Carol Serling.

Each script must be written in the same genre and spirit that would have been suitable to conform with episodes for either THE TWILIGHT ZONE or NIGHT GALLERY. More specifically this means displaying traits of horror, science fiction, fantasy, and/or imagination, while exhibiting strong traditional or contemporary social themes.

Deadline/Entry Fees

Notification: July 1st, 2013

Rules

1. Each script must be written in the same genre and spirit that would have been suitable to conform with episodes for either THE TWILIGHT ZONE or NIGHT GALLERY. More specifically this means displaying traits of horror, science fiction, fantasy, and/or imagination , while exhibiting strong traditional or contemporary social themes.
   
   An example of a script has been posted for your reference. It is a script from a NIGHT GALLERY episode that aired in September, 1971. Entitled “Class of ’99,” it is available here for information purposes only. It is copyrighted material not intended for reproduction purposes.
2. Each script must be written in English.
3. Each script must be between 10 to 20 pages in length. No exceptions. Scripts that do not conform to the above page limit will be disqualified.
4. Each script must be written in standard industry format, the accepted industry standard for motion pictures. All scripts must use standard industry script binding: three-hole punched with brass brads in the top and bottom holes.
5. Scripts will be blind judged. The entrant’s name and identifying information must appear ONLY on the entry form. No personal information should appear on the script OR on the title page. ONLY the title of the piece should appear on the title page.
6. The entrant must submit a. three (3) copies of the script b. a pdf copy on disc (please label the disc with last name and title of script) c. a completed entry form d. a check or money order for $20.00 U.S. made payable to: Ithaca College.
7. All scripts must be POSTMARKED by April,30, 2013 Scripts will not be returned.
8. Failure to comply with any of the guidelines can result in disqualification. Entry fees for disqualified entries WILL NOT BE RETURNED.
9. Scripts should be registered with the Writer’s Guild of America Script Registry. http://www.wga.org/
10. You may enter more than one script, however, a separate entry form, and payment of $20.00 U.S must accompany EACH entry. All entries should be sent to:
    
    Stephen Tropiano
    Serling Scriptwriting Competition
    c/o Ithaca College Los Angeles Program 3800 Barham Blvd. Suite 305
    Los Angeles, California 90068
    

Awards

Top 5 finalists will be judged by Carol Serling.

First Place: $250
Second Place: $150
Third Place: $100

Awards will be acknowledged at the Rod Serling Conference in November 2013.

Also Queued

Writers who have queued this contest have also queued:

• PAGE International Screenwriting Awards
• Scriptapalooza Screenwriting Competition
• Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting.
• WriteMovies Writing Contest
• The Just Effing Entertain Me Screenwriting Competition