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Scriptapalooza Screenwriting Competition

Scriptapalooza

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7775 Sunset Blvd., Suite 200
Hollywood, CA 90046
323-654-5809 (voice)

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Email: info@scriptapalooza.com

Contact: Mark Andrushko, President and CEO
MovieBytes Interview: Mark Andrushko

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Objective

Scriptapalooza was founded in 1998 with the goal of helping as many writers as possible through the competition. We have over 90 production companies, agents and managers reading all the entered scripts. (A complete list of participants is on Scriptapalooza?s website.)

We actively push the Semifinalists, Finalists, Runners-Up and Winners for a full year with the intention of creating opportunities for the writers. We are a hands on competition because we feel it is important to continue supporting the top scripts beyond the cash and prizes.

We are proud to present the competition with Write Brothers, a company that not only provides the necessary tools for writing but is an advocate and true supporter of emerging writers.

Also, we are supported by the Writers Guild of America west and the Writers Guild of Canada.

Deadline/Entry Fees

Expired. Previous Deadline: 04/22/2013

Notification: August 15

Rules

This competition is open to any writer,18 or older without produced feature film credits. Entering the competition constitutes permission to use the winners' names and likenesses for publicity and promotions with no additional compensation. We reserve the right to publicize and promote any and all progress, development and success of the entered scripts.
  1. Any script from any genre will be considered.
  2. Multiple entries are accepted, provided a signed entry form and appropriate entry fee is attached to each submission.
  3. Multiple authorship is acceptable. If the screenplay wins an award, that award will be divided among the writers, by the writers.
  4. Screenplays must be the original work of the author.
  5. Scriptapalooza recommends registering your scripts with the WGA or copyrighting your material with the Library of Congress.
  6. No substitutions of new drafts or corrected pages for script entries will be accepted under any circumstances.
  7. Entry must be accompanied by the following:
    a. completed official entry form (photocopies are acceptable)
    b. the appropriate entry fee
    c. completed original feature screenplay

Awards

First Place Prize is $10,000. 7 Genre winners will get $500 each. Software for the top 30 writers from Write Brothers.

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News: Scriptapalooza Screenwriting Competition

Scriptapalooza Celebrates Twelve Years of Helping Screenwriters Break into 'The Biz'

The Scriptapalooza Screenplay Competition is celebrating its twelfth year. Growing consistently year after year since its inception in 1998, Scriptapalooza has helped participating writers option over 40 scripts, get representation and move their careers in the right direction.

Supported by both the Writers Guild of America west Registry and the Writers Guild of Canada, script submissions for the reputable competition are currently read by over 90 top production companies and literary agencies. The first place winner, chosen by Scriptapalooza, receives a $10,000 grand prize. In addition, the Scriptapalooza staff will promote the semifinalists and finalists for a full year after the winners are announced.

With the participation of production companies such as Disney, Miramax, Big Light, Lawrence Mark and Bender-Spink, among others, Scriptapalooza offers what even the largest grand prize could never buy: a guarantee that an "unsolicited" script will be read by leading Hollywood decision-makers.

"Now in our twelfth year, the Scriptapalooza Screenplay Competition has become an unstoppable force with over 90 producers, managers and agents reading all the entries," says Mark Andrushko, president and co-founder of Scriptapalooza. "We have cemented our place in the industry as a way for writers all across the world to get their scripts into the hands of the people that can make a difference."

Scriptapalooza has shared in celebrating the many accomplishments of its participating writers over the years. Highlights include:

  • 2009 Winner John Todd options script to Alan Ladd Productions
  • 2007 Finalist John Muscarnero shoots his film, Dark Woods
  • 2005 Winner Patrick Andrew O'Connor sells movie at Cannes
  • 2005 Finalist Craig Clyde film, The Holidays airs on LifeTime
  • 2006 Semi-Finalist Eric D. Howell shoots his documentary, Ana's Playground
  • 2004 Finalist Robert Gelber sells script to Level 1 Entertainment
  • 2003 Semi-Finalist Rodney Johnson Queen Sized airs on LifeTime
  • 2003 TV Winner Barbara Schwartz wins EMMY for Rugrats


Media attention has also grown along with the scope of the competition. Scriptapalooza has been featured in BusinessWeek, Hollywood Reporter, Daily Variety, CNN and Entertainment Weekly.

Updated: 12/16/2009
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Interviews: Scriptapalooza Screenwriting Competition

MovieBytes Interview: Mark Andrushko

An interview with Mark Andrushko regarding the Scriptapalooza Writing Competition.

Updated: 12/28/2006

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Updated: 09/30/2011

MovieBytes Interview:Screenwriter Mike B Jones

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Updated: 09/27/2011

MovieBytes Interview:Screenwriter Brien Kelly

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Updated: 01/07/2011

MovieBytes Interview:Screenwriter Heather Regnier

An interview with screenwriter Heather Regnier regarding the Scriptapalooza Writing Competition.

Updated: 01/27/2009

MovieBytes Interview:Screenwriter Matt Billingsly

An interview with screenwriter Matt Billingsly regarding the Scriptapalooza Writing Competition.

Updated: 03/27/2008

MovieBytes Interview:Screenwriter Paul Chepikian

An interview with screenwriter Paul Chepikian regarding the Scriptapalooza Writing Competition.

Updated: 03/19/2008

MovieBytes Interview:Screenwriter Brian Price

An interview with screenwriter Brian Price regarding the Scriptapalooza Writing Competition.

Updated: 03/19/2008

MovieBytes Interview:Screenwriter Patrick Andrew O'Connor

An interview with screenwriter Patrick Andrew O'Connor regarding the Scriptapalooza Writing Competition.

Updated: 09/19/2005

MovieBytes Interview:Screenwriter Sean McElhiney

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Updated: 04/15/2005
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