Scriptapalooza TV Writing Competition
Scriptapalooza TV
Contact
Hollywood, CA
(310) 594-5384 (voice)
Web:
http://www.scriptapaloozaTV.com
Email:
info@scriptapalooza.com
Contact: Mark Andrushko, President and CEO
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Objective
Our intention is to help open doors for the aspiring television writer. There are four categories you can submit to, which include 1 hour existing spec scripts, 1/2 hour existing sitcom spec scripts, original pilots, and reality programs. This competition is designed with the TV writer and crossover screenwriter in mind.The participants we have chosen to read the winning scripts are individuals from established production companies. Whether you are already an aspiring television writer or a writer interested in exploring other avenues, Scriptapalooza TV is here to promote careers in television and provide exposure for the undiscovered writer.
Deadline/Entry Fees
| Deadline | Date Days till: |
Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Early-bird | April 1, 2025 79 |
$45 |
| Final | April 28, 2025 106 |
$55 |
You can order FEEDBACK with your entry. That costs $85.
Whether you are already an aspiring television writer or a writer interested in exploring other avenues, Scriptapalooza TV is here to promote careers in television and provide exposure for the undiscovered writer.
Scriptapalooza TV Alumni:
- Barbara Schwartz wins Daytime Emmy for Rugrats
- Andrew Colville wins WGA award, writes for Mad Men
- Aaron Blitzstein writes for Comedy Central
- Jason Nieves develops and produces Latino 101
- Scott Gray writes The Backyardigans
- numerous writers have gotten agents, managers and meetings
Notification: August 11, 2025
Rules
- Any spec script from any existing television show, or any original television pilot will be considered. Reality shows are accepted also.
- Entered scripts may not have been previously sold.
- Multiple entries are accepted, provided a signed entry form and appropriate entry fee is attached to each submission.
- Multiple authorship is acceptable.
- Scripts must be the original work of the author(s),18 or older.
- Scriptapalooza recommends registering your script with The Library of Congress.
- No substitutions of new drafts or corrected pages for script entries will be accepted under any circumstances.
- Emailed entry must be accompanied by the following:
a. Completed official entry form
b. Entry fee
c. Completed original script - Submit scripts in English only.
- Do not send originals. Scripts will not be returned under any circumstances.
- Please submit your entry with all your information on the cover page: The title, author's name, address, phone number and email address.
- Body pages must be numbered.
- Scripts must be in television standard format.
- Entry in the competition is void where prohibited by law.
Awards
The television competition is awarding over $3000 in cash prizes.
We are giving awards in the following categories:
- Pilot Category
- 1/2 Hour Category
- 1 Hour Category
- Reality Shows
All the winners will be sent to over 50 producers, managers and agents.
After Scriptapalooza announces the TV winners we do call and promote the 12 winners to all of our contacts. Also we do get calls from interested agents, managers and producers looking to read the top winners. The goal of Scriptapalooza TV is to connect writers with producers, managers and agents...people that can make a difference in a writer’s career.
Scriptapalooza TV
Contact
Hollywood, CA
(310) 594-5384 (voice)
Web:
http://www.scriptapaloozaTV.com
Email:
info@scriptapalooza.com
Contact: Mark Andrushko, President and CEO
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Scriptapalooza TV Writing Competition
Contact
Hollywood, CA
(310) 594-5384 (voice)
Web:
http://www.scriptapaloozaTV.com
Email:
info@scriptapalooza.com
Contact: Mark Andrushko, President and CEO
Report Card |
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| Feedback: |
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(3.9/5.0) |
| Signficance: |
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(3.6/5.0) |
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Scriptapalooza Interview with Contest Finalist Barbara Schwartz
Why did you enter Scriptapalooza TV Writing Competition?
To see how my script compared with other scripts and if I placed, to help me
gain entry into the business. Also, their entry fee wasn’t too high.
Have you entered other TV competitions?
I entered Square Magazine’s competition with my newest spec, SEX AND THE
CITY. I think we find out sometime in February.
Now, you didn’t actually win the competition; you were a finalist and you
still received career making opportunities?
Yes! A development executive at Klasky Csupo requested to see all the
finalist scripts. I sent him a follow-up thank you note and mentioned my
other writing samples. He read my other spec, we exchanged emails, went to
lunch and then he recommended me to another development exec for a couple of
her projects.
What was your experience with the founders of Scriptapalooza?
They definitely want to promote their winners. They made it clear to me that
that’s why they’re doing this: to help writers break into the business.
I’ve also heard that they do live readings of the winning scripts.
Did you find that just saying you placed high in the competition opened doors
other than the ones Scriptapalooza opened for you?
I sent out a round of query letters mentioning my finalist status and I think
it helped get me a number of responses.
Would you recommend this competition to a friend? Why or why not?
Absolutely. The Scriptapalooza TV Competition gave me my first break.
What was the best aspect of the competition?
They were great at each elimination stage of the competition. They didn’t
just post the winners with no explanation. They posted the quarter and
semifinalists, so you could put that on your resume. They also made a point
to thank all the entrants. Believe me, that makes a difference.
What was the best aspect of the competition?
They seemed very organized and professional.
What did you not like about the competition?
Waiting for the announcement!
OK, so let’s say your development deal leads to a full-time head writer job.
And now, you are in a position to recommend writers for the writing
staff…would you look at the Scriptapalooza TV winners and finalists?
Don’t jinx me! But I do think it’s a great way for development execs to
discover new writers who are not in their circle of contacts.
Your development deal didn’t happen overnight, right? You were announced a
finalist on February 15, 2000 and this development deal with Klasky Csupo
started happening in August. What are your feelings about this and the
amount of patience and tenacity you had to have to stay positive and moving
forward?
It does help to be patient and have no expectations. You keep writing and
then when something comes out of left field like this did, it’s a very
pleasant surprise.
So, patience is the key? Any other keys you’d like to discuss and pass onto
other writers who haven’t gotten that first big break?
I’m so glad I had a decent follow-up spec to give to Klasky-Csupo. If I
didn’t, I would have blown a rare opportunity.
What’s your advice to other Scriptapalooza winners and finalists?
I don’t know if I have any advice, but I can say that sending a few short
emails as a way to keep in touch with my contacts worked fantastically for me.
Will you remember Scriptapalooza when you receive your 1st Emmy?
As I said before – don’t jinx me! But I’ll definitely remember
Scriptapalooza when I get that first paycheck.
Updated: 10/18/2000
Scriptapalooza TV Writing Competition
Contact
Hollywood, CA
(310) 594-5384 (voice)
Web:
http://www.scriptapaloozaTV.com
Email:
info@scriptapalooza.com
Contact: Mark Andrushko, President and CEO
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| Overall: |
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(4.0/5.0) |
| Feedback: |
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(3.9/5.0) |
| Signficance: |
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(3.6/5.0) |
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