HollyShorts Screenplay Contest
HollyShorts

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14622 Ventura Blvd Suite 102
#722
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
8187609897 (voice)
Web:
http://hollyshorts.com
Email:
staff@hollyshorts.com
Contact: Daniel Sol, Festival Director
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Objective
HollyShorts Film Festival (HSFF) is an annual Academy Qualifying short film festival showcasing the best and brightest short films and short screenplays from around the globe. The festival showcases the top short films produced 40 minutes or less and is looking for the best short screenplays 30 pages or less.
Deadline/Entry Fees
Deadline | Date Days till: |
Entry Fee |
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Earlybird | January 17, 2025 | $40 (short); $50 (feature) |
Regular | March 21, 2025 | $50 (short); $60 (feature) |
Late | May 2, 2025 2 |
$60 (short); $70 (feature) |
Extended | June 2, 2025 33 |
$75 (short); $80 (feature) |
WinningScripts Pro $15 Off Coupon
Notification: Jun 30th: Quarterfinalists; Jul 14th: Semifinalists; Jul 28th: Finalists; Aug 17th: Winners.
Eligibility
Short screenplays 30 pages or underRules
If selected, I hereby grant permission to produce and screen the above mentioned as part of the HollyShorts Screenplay Contest. In addition, proceeds made by HollyShorts will go to HollyShorts, selected charities and sponsors. Submission information and screenplays will be utilized solely for the purpose of helping the selected parties advance their careers by showcasing the work to industry peers and executives.Awards
Best Short Screenplay
The first place winning short screenplay will get produced by our production company sponsors 88th Street Productions, to be completed and screen at the HollyShorts Film Festival in 2025. Finished film will get an automatic screening at HollyShorts, including Academy Award Qualified by HSFF and distribution on Bitpix! Top winner will also receive a meeting with Alta Global Media and Festival Formula for festival strategy consultation.
HollyShorts

Contact
14622 Ventura Blvd Suite 102
#722
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
8187609897 (voice)
Web:
http://hollyshorts.com
Email:
staff@hollyshorts.com
Contact: Daniel Sol, Festival Director
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(3.6/5.0) |
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(4.0/5.0) |
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HollyShorts Screenplay Contest

Contact
14622 Ventura Blvd Suite 102
#722
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
8187609897 (voice)
Web:
http://hollyshorts.com
Email:
staff@hollyshorts.com
Contact: Daniel Sol, Festival Director
Report Card |
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(4.2/5.0) |
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(3.8/5.0) |
Feedback: |
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(3.6/5.0) |
Signficance: |
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(4.0/5.0) |
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Contest News
HollyShorts Names Finalist Selections
The 8th annual HollyShorts Screenplay Contest has announced their Finalist Selections for 2021. Top 3 screenplays will be announced/awarded at the HollyShorts Awards Ceremony and the winning scripts receive production deals courtesy of The Seattle Film Summit and 88th Street Productions.
1000 Miles For Freedom - Coxy Chiara Rodoni
Abstinence Only - Amy Berryman
All Alone - Jorge Borboza
A Grey Matter - Harris Alvi
A Prayer For Spiderman Underwear - Briana Chatters
Blind Bird - Fred O. Deary
Becoming - Rachel Harrison Gordon
Charlotte - Jay Brandon
David - Jacob Mittlestadt-Raab
Dummy - Andrew Kaberline
First Day - Boris Vymenets
Feasting On The Dead - N Bertrand
Glaciers - Frank Berry
Half Assed - Tracie Laymon
I'm Sorry I Tried, I Love You - Goldie Jones
Lady & Luck - Boris Vymenets
Life On My Knees - Robin Uriel Russin
Possum - Lyndal Simpson
Sara - Jessica L Hinkson
The Great Wingzini - Shaun Radecki
The Master And The Bride - Daniel Arora
The Porter And The Stone - Nuh Omar
The Shame Of The Cities - Eric L. Thompson
The Wish - Catherine Fridey
Tumbling - Hannah Siden
Twenty One At The Belle Saloon - Stephanie Noel Garrison
Updated: 09/17/2021
HollyShorts Screenplay Contest

Contact
14622 Ventura Blvd Suite 102
#722
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
8187609897 (voice)
Web:
http://hollyshorts.com
Email:
staff@hollyshorts.com
Contact: Daniel Sol, Festival Director
Report Card |
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Overall: |
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(4.2/5.0) |
Professionalism: |
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(3.8/5.0) |
Feedback: |
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(3.6/5.0) |
Signficance: |
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(4.0/5.0) |
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