Scriptapalooza Features & Shorts Competition
Scriptapalooza Features/Shorts
Contact
Hollywood, CA 90046
(310) 594-5384 (voice)
Web:
http://www.scriptapalooza.com
Email:
info@scriptapalooza.com
Contact: Mark Andrushko, President and CEO
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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. No other competition in the world does that.
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. Show More
Deadline/Entry Fees
Deadline | Date Days till: |
Entry Fee |
---|---|---|
Early-bird | December 2, 2024 29 |
$45 (features) $25 (shorts) |
Regular | January 6, 2025 64 |
$50 (features) $30 (shorts) |
Late | February 3, 2025 92 |
$55 (features) $35 (shorts) |
FINAL DEADLINE | March 3, 2025 120 |
$60 (features) $40 (shorts) |
LAST MINUTE DEADLINE | April 7, 2025 155 |
$65 (features); $45 (shorts) |
We now accept SHORT screenplays, under 50 pages in length.
Notification: August 15, 2025
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.
- Any script from any genre will be considered.
- Multiple entries are accepted, provided a signed entry form and appropriate entry fee is attached to each submission.
- Multiple authorship is acceptable. If the screenplay wins an award, that award will be divided among the writers, by the writers.
- Screenplays must be the original work of the author.
- Scriptapalooza recommends registering your scripts with the WGA or copyrighting your material with the Library of Congress.
- 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
- 6 month online subscription from Backstage
- 5 CoverFly tokens for peer feedback on your script
- InkTip Script Listing & InkTip Magazine Listing
Second Place Winner
- 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
- 6 month online subscription from Backstage
- 5 CoverFly tokens for peer feedback on your script
- InkTip Script Listing & InkTip Magazine Listing
Third Place Winner
- 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
- 6 month online subscription from Backstage
- 5 CoverFly tokens for peer feedback on your script
- 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
- 1st Place Prize - $2000 Cash
- Access to over 150 producers thru Scriptapalooza's Network
- 2nd Place Prize
- Access to over 150 producers thru Scriptapalooza's Network
- 3rd Place Prize
- Access to over 150 producers thru Scriptapalooza's Network
- 5 Finalists
- Access to over 150 producers thru Scriptapalooza's Network
- 8 Semifinalists
- Access to over 150 producers thru Scriptapalooza's Network
- 15 Quarterfinalists
- Access to over 150 producers thru Scriptapalooza's Network
Scriptapalooza Features/Shorts
Contact
Hollywood, CA 90046
(310) 594-5384 (voice)
Web:
http://www.scriptapalooza.com
Email:
info@scriptapalooza.com
Contact: Mark Andrushko, President and CEO
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Scriptapalooza Features & Shorts Competition
Contact
Hollywood, CA 90046
(310) 594-5384 (voice)
Web:
http://www.scriptapalooza.com
Email:
info@scriptapalooza.com
Contact: Mark Andrushko, President and CEO
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Feedback: |
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Signficance: |
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(4.8/5.0) |
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Contest News
Scriptapalooza Update
Exciting news has been brewing for our winners and finalists for several
weeks and new participants come aboard. For the up-to-the minute headlines
and the latest breaking news on our writers visit our website.
Below is a 6 week progress report:
1999 Winners
1st Place - Soul to Keep by Sean McElhiney
Currently working with United Talent Agency (UTA).
Drama Garage interested in possible staged reading.
2nd Place
Falling Over Venus - Andrea Bailey
Signed with Berg-Saccani Management.
Marc Platt Prods. is sending the script out to major directors.
Drama Garage interested in possible staged reading.
3rd Place
Cruel Logic - Brian Godawa
Samuel Goldwyn Films is eager to read the script.
Drama Garage interested in possible staged reading.
Runners Up
Schwinn Varsity - Richard Eschenroeder & Andrew G. Smith
Signed by Bender Spink Management.
Licht Mueller Production company has taken on the project.
Size Matters - Jamie Wilson
Berg-Saccani requests this hilarious comedy.
Best Man - James P. Connelly
Script requested by Image Group Entertainment
Halloweenie - Stephen Kelvin Watkins
Berg-Saccani wants to read script.
New Participants
Samuel Goldwyn Films has joined our team of "Participants". Their credits
include: 'Madness of King George', 'American Buffalo', 'La Femme Nikita',
'Much Ado About Nothing', 'Mystic pizza'.
Berg-Saccani Management.
Steve Tisch Company
Graup Entertainment
IMMI
Image Group Entertainment
Also:
Scriptapalooza is mentioned in the April issue of YAHOO
internet life Magazine. Page 142, bottom.
Updated: 03/18/2000
Scriptapalooza Features & Shorts Competition
Contact
Hollywood, CA 90046
(310) 594-5384 (voice)
Web:
http://www.scriptapalooza.com
Email:
info@scriptapalooza.com
Contact: Mark Andrushko, President and CEO
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(5.0/5.0) |
Professionalism: |
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(4.5/5.0) |
Feedback: |
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(4.1/5.0) |
Signficance: |
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(4.8/5.0) |
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