Scriptapalooza TV Writing Competition
Scriptapalooza TV

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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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(3.6/5.0) |
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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 42 |
$45 |
Final | April 28, 2025 69 |
$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
Eligibility
Open to all writers.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
Report Card |
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Overall: |
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(4.3/5.0) |
Professionalism: |
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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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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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Overall: |
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(4.3/5.0) |
Professionalism: |
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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) |
Report Cards: |
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Contest News
Scriptapalooza Posts Video Interviews with TV Contest Winners & Finalists
Scriptapalooza TV has posted video interviews with a number of their 2020 TV contest winners and finalists:
2020 Scriptapalooza TV Finalist - Stranger Things ‘Great Scott’ by Sean Azze
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccdOzN2hdXo
2020 Scriptapalooza TV Lodge 49 ‘Working Man’ by Patrick G. Emralino
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmsb2AoMzw8
2020 Scriptapalooza TV 2nd Place Winner - The Oak by Geoff Garza
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNpfQ0te-88
2020 Scriptapalooza 3rd Place Winners - Bunnie by Corey Swim & Bunnie Rivera
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izKIexhsD84&t=2s
2020 Scriptapalooza TV Finalist - Forgiveness by Hal LaCroix
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMb-UFWsIHI&t=2s
2020 Scriptapalooza TV Finalist - Broad City ‘The Bushy Gallery’ by Hannah Petosa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efX0QMxfaA4
2020 Scriptapalooza TV Finalist - Glow ‘Waiting for…Hamlet’s Father’s Ghost’ by Stephen Montagne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL7YLCmPQgs&t=1s
2020 Scriptapalooza TV Shameless ‘Frank Gallagher: Father of the Year’ by Harry Lesgold
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHS2mrrWMIA&t=1s
2020 Scriptapalooza TV Finalist - Black-ish ‘Keepin’ It Real Estate’ by Tammy Caplan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgjANr_ubcM
2020 Scriptapalooza TV 3rd Place Winner - The Twilight Zone ‘The Path’ by David Prosser
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9DG0l8idRo&t=1s
2020 Scriptapalooza TV Finalist - This is Us ‘Last Chance’ by Joanna Cherensky
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ne7kT3AsCk&t=4s
Updated: 02/22/2020
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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Overall: |
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(4.3/5.0) |
Professionalism: |
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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) |
Report Cards: |
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Have you entered?
Submit a Report card
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