Scriptapalooza Features & Shorts Competition
Scriptapalooza Features/Shorts
Contact
Hollywood, CA 90046
(310) 594-5384 (voice)
Web:
http://www.scriptapalooza.com
Email:
info@scriptapalooza.com
Contact: Mark Andrushko, President and CEO
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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. No other competition in the world does that.
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. Show More
Deadline/Entry Fees
Deadline | Date Days till: |
Entry Fee |
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Early-bird | December 4, 2023 | $50 (features) $30 (shorts) |
Regular | January 8, 2024 | $55 (features) $35 (shorts) |
Late | February 5, 2024 | $60 (features) $40 (shorts) |
FINAL DEADLINE | March 4, 2024 | $65 (features) $45 (shorts) |
LAST MINUTE DEADLINE | April 8, 2024 11 |
$75 (features); $55 (shorts) |
We now accept SHORT screenplays, under 50 pages in length.
Notification: August 15, 2024
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.
- Any script from any genre will be considered.
- Multiple entries are accepted, provided a signed entry form and appropriate entry fee is attached to each submission.
- Multiple authorship is acceptable. If the screenplay wins an award, that award will be divided among the writers, by the writers.
- Screenplays must be the original work of the author.
- Scriptapalooza recommends registering your scripts with the WGA or copyrighting your material with the Library of Congress.
- 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
Awards for FEATURES competition:First Place Winner
- $10,000 Cash
- Access to over 150 producers thru Scriptapalooza’s Network
- Writer’s Studio from Write Brothers (Outline 4D, Movie Magic Screenwriter and Dramatica Pro)
- 1 year of International Screenwriters’ Association Connect Membership
- 6 month online subscription from Backstage
- 5 CoverFly tokens for peer feedback on your script
- InkTip Script Listing & InkTip Magazine Listing
Second Place Winner
- Access to over 150 producers thru Scriptapalooza’s Network
- Writer’s Studio from Write Brothers (Outline 4D, Movie Magic Screenwriter and Dramatica Pro)
- 1 year of International Screenwriters’ Association Connect Membership
- 6 month online subscription from Backstage
- 5 CoverFly tokens for peer feedback on your script
- InkTip Script Listing & InkTip Magazine Listing
Third Place Winner
- Access to over 150 producers thru Scriptapalooza’s Network
- Writer’s Studio from Write Brothers (Outline 4D, Movie Magic Screenwriter and Dramatica Pro)
- 1 year of International Screenwriters’ Association Connect Membership
- 6 month online subscription from Backstage
- 5 CoverFly tokens for peer feedback on your script
- InkTip Script Listing & InkTip Magazine Listing
10 Runners-Up
- Access to over 150 producers thru Scriptapalooza’s Network
- Writer’s Studio from Write Brothers (Outline 4D, Movie Magic Screenwriter and Dramatica Pro)
- Hollywood Screenwriting Directory from The Writers Store
- 1 year of International Screenwriters’ Association Connect Membership
All 30 Finalists
- Access to over 150 producers thru Scriptapalooza’s Network
- Receive Movie Magic Screenwriter and Dramatica Writer’s Dreamkit from Write Brothers
- 1 year of International Screenwriters’ Association Connect Membership
- 1st Place Prize - $2000 Cash
- Access to over 150 producers thru Scriptapalooza's Network
- 2nd Place Prize
- Access to over 150 producers thru Scriptapalooza's Network
- 3rd Place Prize
- Access to over 150 producers thru Scriptapalooza's Network
- 5 Finalists
- Access to over 150 producers thru Scriptapalooza's Network
- 8 Semifinalists
- Access to over 150 producers thru Scriptapalooza's Network
- 15 Quarterfinalists
- Access to over 150 producers thru Scriptapalooza's Network
Scriptapalooza Features/Shorts
Contact
Hollywood, CA 90046
(310) 594-5384 (voice)
Web:
http://www.scriptapalooza.com
Email:
info@scriptapalooza.com
Contact: Mark Andrushko, President and CEO
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Scriptapalooza Features & Shorts Competition
Contact
Hollywood, CA 90046
(310) 594-5384 (voice)
Web:
http://www.scriptapalooza.com
Email:
info@scriptapalooza.com
Contact: Mark Andrushko, President and CEO
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MovieBytes Interview: Mark Andrushko
An interview with Mark Andrushko regarding the Scriptapalooza Writing Competition.
Q: Who sponsors this contest, and what is their background in the industry? When was the contest founded?A: The competition is sponsored by Write Brothers, the leading software for screenwriters.
Scriptapalooza was founded in 1998 with the goal of helping as many writers as possible through the competition. The participants that are involved are production companies and literary representatives that are eager to be introduced to new voices. Past participants have included A Band Apart, Samuel Goldwyn Films, and Disney, just to name a few. A complete list of participants is on Scriptapalooza’s website. We are a “hands on” competition because we feel it is important to continue supporting the top 13 scripts (3 winners and 10 runners-up) beyond the cash and prizes.
A: I'm the President of Scriptapalooza. I handle all the 60 production companies, agents and managers that read all the material that comes in. Basically, I overlook everything on a daily basis.
Q: Have any of the winning scripts from the contest been sold or produced?A: Yes, too many to list here, but here's a few.
Our 3rd place winner, Robert Gelber from 2004 sold to Level 1 Entertainment for low-against mid-six figures.
We have optioned over 50 scripts and have gotten hundreds of writers agents, managers and meetings.
Actually the best thing for a writer to do is to go to our website and look under the link called HEADLINES.
A: All the reading is done by over 60 producers, managers and agents. They come to us asking for material and this is how they get involved.
These people in development should be reading these scripts, they are in the decision making, not you and I...it's completely pointless if a reader/intern/hired help is reading the script.
Scriptapalooza brings the script right to the source, the people that can either buy, option or sell your script.
A: Our judges do read the entire script because they have to fill out an one-sheet to give back to us on the script.
Q: Are the judges looking for any specific type of script? Are scripts of a certain genre more likely to do well?A: We deal with so many judges that we cover all the genres. We do have certain judges that only want comedies or horror...and we cater to them.
Q: What do you do promote your winning writers, and to publicize their scripts?A: Scriptapalooza is unique because we promote the winning scripts for an entire year. Also, we promote the Semifinalists and above, meaning if you're a Scriptapalooza semifinalist, your logline will be sent to all our contacts...everyone. So, if you win 1st place or if your a semifinalist you pretty much get the same exposure.
We work for the writer, period.
A: Make sure your script is in screenplay format and please make sure you submit your best script possible. Also, remember that Scriptapalooza gets thousands of scripts each year and this competition is very difficult, it's not easy to win. It's very competitive.
Posted Thursday, December 28, 2006
Scriptapalooza Features & Shorts Competition
Contact
Hollywood, CA 90046
(310) 594-5384 (voice)
Web:
http://www.scriptapalooza.com
Email:
info@scriptapalooza.com
Contact: Mark Andrushko, President and CEO
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Feedback: |
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Signficance: |
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(4.7/5.0) |
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