Objective

Exclusively for shorts, the goal of Artists Alliance Short Screenplay Contest is to recognize and reward the screenwriter, independent filmmaker, or ambitious writer-director who creates an exceptional artistic and innovative short screenplay.

The Grand Prize Winner of the 2017 Artists Alliance Short Screenplay Contest will choose between two prize packages: the Screenwriter of the Year ScriptFest Getaway Package: A 3 day trip to Los Angeles to mingle with writers and meet with executives at the 2017 ScriptFest, or the Filmmaker Production Gear Package: A two week free rental of all the production gear you need!

Any short screenplay 20 pages or less is welcome, the more original the better! We strive to find and reward the “outside the mainstream” content, and we are open to all genres and styles.

Deadline/Entry Fees

Expired. Previous Deadline: 05/01/2017

WinningScripts Pro $5 Off Coupon

Notification: 05/27/2017

Rules

• Screenplays must be original works, and the sole property of the entrant(s).
• All screenplays must be no longer than 20 pages (excluding title page).
• Entries are limited to the United States, and must be submitted in the English language.
• Any genre will be considered.
• Entrants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Judges, employees, or contractors of OneStone Artists Alliance, and their immediate family and friends are not eligible to enter.
• Prize winners of any prior Artists Alliance Short Screenplay Contest are not eligible to enter.
• No submitted material will be returned.
• Decisions of the judges and evaluating committee are final, and can not be disputed.
• Screenplays that have been sold, produced, or currently under option are not eligible.
• Multiple entries are permitted, however each entry must have its own entry form and entry fee.
• It is the entrants responsibility to register their material with the US Copyright Office, Writers Guild, or any other registering agency.
• Entrants must not be employed full time as a writer of any kind, and/or not have earned more than $50,000 in the last year for literary works or screenplays.
• Deadlines are final, and no late entries will be considered.
• Entry in this contest is void where prohibited by law.

Awards

• Gold Pass to the ScriptFest, (June 23-25, 2017)
• Access to all Saturday Classes
• PitchFest Pass to Sunday PitchFest
• Ticket to Sweet Taste of Success Party
• Executive Directory of Production Companies
• Ticket to Executive Sunday Luncheon to meet with industry executives.
• Ticket to Friday Master Class
• Private Consultation to personally pitch your script to producers or agents.
• Pitch Boot Camp
• 3 Days/2 Nights at the Los Angeles Marriot in Burbank, where the ScriptFest is being held
• Up to $500 for airfare to Los Angeles
• AASSC Screenwriter of the Year Trophy

OR

Sony NEX-FS100 Super 35mm Sensor Camera

3 Prime Lens Kit

Dual Stage Tripod with True Fluid Head

Glidecam Steadicam

Shotgun Mic with phantom power and accessories

Lowel DV Creator Full Lighting Kit

Various on-set accessories