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.

We are endorsed by Robert McKee, author of STORY.

Deadline/Entry Fees

Deadline	Date	Entry Fee	Days till Deadline
Early Bird	January 7, 2019	$45 (features); $25 (shorts)	80
First	February 4, 2019	$50 (features); $30 (shorts)	108
Regular	March 4, 2019	$55 (features); $35 (shorts)	136
Late	April 15, 2019	$60 (features); $40 (shorts)	178
Final	April 29, 2019	$65 (features); $45 (shorts)	192

We now accept SHORT screenplays, under 40 pages in length.

Notification: August 15, 2019

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

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
• Complete Publishing Package from BookBaby
• Admission to Robert McKee Story Seminar in New York or Los Angeles
• Hollywood Screenwriting Directory from The Writers Store
• 6 month online subscription from Backstage
• Shooting People 1 Year Membership
• InkTip Script Listing & InkTip Magazine Listing

Second Place Winner

• Kindle Fire HD Tablet
• 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
• eBook Publishing and WorldWide Distribution from BookBaby
• Hollywood Screenwriting Directory from The Writers Store
• 6 month online subscription from Backstage
• Shooting People 1 Year Membership
• InkTip Script Listing & InkTip Magazine Listing

Third Place Winner

• Kindle Fire HD Tablet
• 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
• eBook Publishing and WorldWide Distribution from BookBaby
• Hollywood Screenwriting Directory from The Writers Store
• 6 month online subscription from Backstage
• Shooting People 1 Year Membership
• 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

Awards for SHORTS competition:

• 1st Place Prize - $2000 Cash
• Software from Write Brothers
• Access to over 150 producers thru Scriptapalooza's Network

• 3 Runners-Up
• Software from Write Brothers
• Access to over 150 producers thru Scriptapalooza's Network

• 3 Finalists
• Software from Write Brothers
• Access to over 150 producers thru Scriptapalooza's Network

• 3 Semifinalists
• Access to over 150 producers thru Scriptapalooza's Network

• 3 Quarterfinalists
• Access to over 150 producers thru Scriptapalooza's Network