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9th American Gem Short Script Contest & Literary Festival

9th American Gem Short Script Contest & Literary Festival / PARTNER: WRITE BROTHERS

Contact

Attention: C/O FilmMakers Magazine LitFest
Beverly Hills, CA

Web: Click here
Email: info@filmmakers.com

Contact: Jennifer Brooks, Director

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Objective

To promote and support new talent by creating real and original opportunities.

Deadline/Entry Fees

Expired. Previous Deadline: 08/30/2012

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Rules

Submissions must be: short film (narrative); 3-65 pages; in any genre. See website for complete rules.. Students MUST supply a letter from the head of the film/writing department and/or equivalent declaring such status. The Moviebytes Discount applies only to the Short Script Category Full contest rules and an entry form available via website.

Awards

Short Script Category

Winning short screenplay produced!
Winning writer gets to pitch material to hollywood producers, development executives and agents.**
Cash prizes:
1st place: $1000
2nd place: $ 250
3rd place: $ 150
4th place: $ 100
5th place: $ 50
Top three win screenwriting software from write brothers.
1st place wins in depth studio story notes with a professional script analyst. Sponsored by Greenlight Script Coverage.
Winner gets to pitch script to producers plus free admission pass to the screenwriting expo*
1st place winner receives emerging artist award plaque for best short screenplay of the year
Top 25 short scripts will each receive a certificate of achievement award).

Treatment/synopsis category

Cash prize:
1st place: $150
1st place wins studio story notes with a professional script analyst. Sponsored by greenlight script coverage.
1st place winner receives emerging artist award for best treatment of the year.
1st place wins screenwriting software from write brothers.
Top 3 will each receive a certificate of achievement award.

Short Story Category

Cash prize:
1st place: $150
1st place winner receives emerging artist award for best short story of the year.
Top 3 win writing software (dramatica pro) from write brothers.
Top 3 will each receive a certificate of achievement award.

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News: 9th American Gem Short Script Contest & Literary Festival

American Gem Announces Quarterfinalists

Quarterfinalists have been announced for the American Gem Short Screenplay Competition.

Updated: 03/02/2013

American Gem Announces Contest Winners

American Gem has announced the winners in 7th American Gem Literary Festival in the Short Script, Short Story, Treatment and Loglin categories.

Updated: 10/16/2008

American Gem Announces Semi-Finalists

American Gem Literary Festival and Write Brothers have announced the semi finalists in the American Gem Short Script Competition. American Gem's 6th Semi-Annual Competition attracted over 1200 entries worldwide.

Updated: 02/01/2008

American Gem Announces Quarter Finalists

The American Gem Literary Festival and Write Brothers have announced the quarter finals in the American Gem Short Script Competition. American Gem's 6th Semi-Annual Competition attracted over 1200 entries worldwide.

Updated: 11/24/2007

American Gem Announces Second Round Finals

American Gem Literary Festival and Write Brothers have announced the Second Round Finals in the American Gem Short Script Competition.

Updated: 11/06/2007

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Interviews: 9th American Gem Short Script Contest & Literary Festival

MovieBytes Interview:Screenwriter Michael Ugulini

An interview with screenwriter Michael Ugulini regarding the American Gem Writing Competition.

Updated: 01/25/2007

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