, Screenplay Director

Expired. Previous Deadline: 06/30/2010
Contact contest for this year's deadline.

October, 2009

FirstGlance encourages writers of all genres to submit to our competitions. Our Feature Script Finalists are read by some of the top producers, and production companies looking for feature films to option and produce. All Feature Scripts receive one page feedback from our professional readers noting strengths and weaknesses with suggestions on how to proceed on your next re-write. (Valued at over $150.00) Our short screenplay writer is considered for co-production by FirstGlance Films, and may premiere at a FirstGlance Festival.

Open to anyone.

Features $45-90 USD; Shorts $30-70 USD. (see website for details)

Feature Screenplays should be at least 90 pages. Short Screenplays must be 20 pages or less (All genres accepted).

In keeping with our GREEN initiative and cutting down on paper waste and saving you money on mailing expenses, this years' event is PAPERLESS, we ask you submit your entries through Withoutabox.com. Last year's event saved over 200 Reams of Paper.

Screenplay must be formatted in industry standards. (Final Draft, Screenwriter preferred)

Screenplay should be submitted electronically through Withoutabox.com as a final draft or pdf file, must have title page.

Must be in written English with industry standard font.

• Must have Title page.
• TITLE PAGE should include: Name, address, Phone number, email, WAB registration number, WGA registration (if registered), and GENRE/TYPE OF FEATURE SCREENPLAY.

Feature Categories: Drama, Comedy, Horror, Sci FI/Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Historical/Period, Biopic/Based on Actual Events, Animated/Childrens stories.

All finalists will be notified of acceptance by Email. FirstGlance will post winners on the FirstGlance website.

Feature Screenplay Prizes:

• Final Draft Software
• Syd Fields Screenwriting Seminars
• Creative Screenwriting, Scr(i)pt, Fade In , and Moviemaker subscriptions.
• Entrance to Screenwriting Expo 2009 in Los Angeles with pitch meetings with Hollywood Producers and Agents.
• In depth script analysis provided to winner by industry script management company (valued at $500.00)
• Winning scripts will be posted online on MovieBytes and ScriptPIMP
• Possible option or purchase from our production company and producer readers, which include Greenestreet Films, The Vine Entertainment, Boxing Cat Films, Madhouse Entertainment, Avalanche! Entertainment, CMM Productions, Alma Libra Films, Converge Entertainment and other Hollywood producers currently producing feature films in Hollywood.

Short Screenplay Prizes:

• Winner receives the opportunity for co-production services valued up to $ 10,000
• Final Draft Software
• Creative Screenwriting, Scr(i)pt, Fade In , and Moviemaker subscriptions

(Prizes subject to change and festival discretion.)