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8th American Gem Short Script Contest & Literary Festival

 

8th American Gem Short Script Contest & Literary Festival / PARTNER: WRITE BROTHERS

Contact Info:

C/O FilmMakers Magazine LitFest
P.O. Box 4678
Mission Viejo, CA 92690

Web: FilmMakers.com/contests/short/
Email: info@filmmakers.com

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Contact:
Jennifer Brooks, Director
Deadline:
Expired. Previous Deadline: 08/31/2009
Contact contest for this year's deadline.
Notification:
September 30, 2009.
Objective:
To promote and suppport new talent by creating real and original opportunities.
Related Contests:
Eligibility:
Open to anyone
Entry Fee:
See website.  wsPro $5 Discount 
Rules:
Submissions must be: short film (narrative); 3-45 pages in length and no longer than 65 pages; in any genre; and must be possible to produce on a low budget. The script must have title page containing: the title, author's name, EMAIL ADDRESS, phone number and home address.

Students MUST supply a letter from the head of the film department and/or equivalent declaring such status.

The Moviebytes Discount applies only to the Short Script Category

Full contest rules and an entry form available via website.

Awards:
Short Script Category

Cash Prizes

1st Place: $1000
2nd Place: $ 500
3rd Place: $ 150
4th Place: $ 100
5th Place: $ 50

Top Three Win Screenwriting Software From Write Brothers.

1at Place Wins In Depth Studio Story Notes With A Professional Script Analyst. Sponsored By Greenlight Script Coverage.

Winner Gets To Pitch Script To Producers Plus Free Admission Pass To The Screenwriting Expo*

Top 25 Will Each Receive A Certificate Of Achievement Award

Treatment/Synopsis Category

Cash Prizes

1st Place: $200

1st Place Wins One Hour Phone Consultation With A Professional Script Analyst. Sponsored By Greenlight Script Coverage.

1st Place Wins Screenwriting Software From Write Brothers.

Top 3 Will Each Receive A Certificate Of Achievement Award

Logline Category

Cash Prizes

1st Place: $ 100

Top 3 Will Each Receive A Certificate Of Achievement Award

Short Story Category

Cash Prizes

1st Place: $150

1st Place Wins Screenwriting Software From Write Brothers.

Top 3 Will Each Receive A Certificate Of Achievement Award

 

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News: 8th American Gem Short Script Contest & Literary Festival

American Gem Announces Contest Winners

American Gem has announced the winners in 7th American Gem Literary Festival in the Short Script, Short Story, Treatment and Loglin categories.

Updated: 10/16/2008

American Gem Announces Semi-Finalists

American Gem Literary Festival and Write Brothers have announced the semi finalists in the American Gem Short Script Competition. American Gem's 6th Semi-Annual Competition attracted over 1200 entries worldwide.

Updated: 02/01/2008

American Gem Announces Quarter Finalists

The American Gem Literary Festival and Write Brothers have announced the quarter finals in the American Gem Short Script Competition. American Gem's 6th Semi-Annual Competition attracted over 1200 entries worldwide.

Updated: 11/24/2007

American Gem Announces Second Round Finals

American Gem Literary Festival and Write Brothers have announced the Second Round Finals in the American Gem Short Script Competition.

Updated: 11/06/2007

American Gem Announces 1st Round Qualifiers

American Gem Literary Festival and Write Brothers have announced the First Round Qualifiers in the American Gem Short Script Competition. American Gem's 6th Semi-Annual Competition attracted over 1200 entries worldwide.

Updated: 10/30/2007
 

Interviews: 8th American Gem Short Script Contest & Literary Festival

MovieBytes Interview:Screenwriter Michael Ugulini

An interview with screenwriter Michael Ugulini regarding the American Gem Writing Competition.

Updated: 01/25/2007
Contest Winner? Let's talk. If you've finished first, second, or third in the 8th American Gem Short Script Contest & Literary Festival, MovieBytes would like to interview you.

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