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BlueCat Screenplay Competition
BlueCat Contest
Contact
Hollywood , CA 90078
(323) 785-2338 (voice)
Web:
https://www.bluecatscreenplay.com/
Email:
info@bluecatscreenplay.com
Contact: Gordy Hoffman, Founder
MovieBytes Interview: Gordy Hoffman
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Objective
The BlueCat Screenplay Competition, now in its 25th year, is accepting submissions for its 2024 competition.
Founded in 1998 by award-winning writer Gordy Hoffman, BlueCat has supported thousands of screenwriters through written analysis provided to all entrants, many of whom have gone on to successful careers in the film and television industry. BlueCat's Alumni include:
Aaron Guzikowski (Verve/Madhouse) wrote PRISONERS, the remake of PAPILLON, and Ridley Scott's RAISED BY WOLVES.
Fergal Rock wrote DEPARTURES starring Nina Dobrev and Maisie Williams.
Ana Lily Amirpour (CAA), won Special Jury Prize at the 2016 Venice Film Festival for THE BAD BATCH, directed by Lyle Vincent (DREAMLAND) and starring Jason Momoa, Jim Carrey and Keanu Reeves. Show More
Deadline/Entry Fees
| Deadline | Date | Entry Fee | Days till Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening | July 9, 2023 | Feature $65, Pilot $50, Short $30 | |
| Early | August 13, 2023 | Feature $75, Pilot $60, Short $40 | |
| Regular | September 17, 2023 | Feature $85, Pilot $70, Short $50 | |
| Final | October 29, 2023 | Feature $90, Pilot $75, Short $55 | |
| Late | December 10, 2023 | Feature $95, Pilot $80, Short $60 | 11 |
Resubmission Fee by December 10th, 2023. Feature $65, Pilot $50, Short $30.
Resubmission Fee by February 18th, 2024. Feature $80, Pilot $65, Short $45.
Resubmission Deadline is February 18th, 2024.
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Notification: Quarter-Finalists for each category will be announced on March 26th, 2024. Semi-Finalists for each category will be announced on April 9th, 2024. Finalists will be announced on April 30th, 2024. Winners will be announced on May 14th, 2024.
Rules
We accept features, pilots and shorts - visit our website for more info.
Awards
- Every script submission will receive a complimentary written analysis.
- The Grand Prize Winner will receive $7500. All scripts submitted (Features, Pilots and Shorts) are eligible.
- The Feature Screenplay Winner will receive $3,000.
- The Pilot Script Winner will receive $3,000.
- The Short Script Winner will receive $3,000.
- The Fellini Award will be awarded to the Best Screenplay from any category (Feature, Pilots or Short) of the 2024 Competition written by a screenwriter residing outside the USA and will receive $2000.
- All cash prizes will be disbursed 30 days after the winners are announced.
BlueCat Contest
Contact
Hollywood , CA 90078
(323) 785-2338 (voice)
Web:
https://www.bluecatscreenplay.com/
Email:
info@bluecatscreenplay.com
Contact: Gordy Hoffman, Founder
MovieBytes Interview: Gordy Hoffman
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BlueCat Screenplay Competition
Contact
Hollywood , CA 90078
(323) 785-2338 (voice)
Web:
https://www.bluecatscreenplay.com/
Email:
info@bluecatscreenplay.com
Contact: Gordy Hoffman, Founder
MovieBytes Interview: Gordy Hoffman
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Contest News
BlueCat Screenplay Competition Announces Finalists
THE 1998 FINALISTS ARE ANNOUNCED!
We are pleased to announce this year's finalists:
Majesty by Russell Bouthiller
Carnage by Christian Divine
The Colony by Bill Gucwa and Ed Masterson
Dog Soldiers by Rob Hunter
Samaria by Gary L. Miner
Angel's Gate by Monika Moreno
Divided Waters by Anita Sclar
Halloween Candy by. Thomas M. Sipos
4 Ahau by George Taack
The End of the Night by Brian Weaver
We received 597 screenplays, the record for a first-year
competition.
As we contacted the finalists on Wednesday, May 12, we learned that
Brian Weaver, the author of "The End of the Night," had passed away. He
was hit by a train about ten days ago. He was 21.
His mother told us to do anything we can do to carry on his dream.
I ask you to do anything you can do to carry on his dream.
Peace,
Gordy Hoffman
P.S. Winner announced May 26.
Updated: 05/13/1999
BlueCat Screenplay Competition
Contact
Hollywood , CA 90078
(323) 785-2338 (voice)
Web:
https://www.bluecatscreenplay.com/
Email:
info@bluecatscreenplay.com
Contact: Gordy Hoffman, Founder
MovieBytes Interview: Gordy Hoffman
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