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2021 BlueCat Screenplay Competition
BlueCat Contest
Contact
Hollywood , CA 90078
(323) 785-2338 (voice)
Web:
https://www.bluecatscreenplay.com/
Email:
info@bluecatscreenplay.com
Contact: Gordy Hoffman, Founder
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The BlueCat Screenplay Competition, now in its 23rd year, is accepting submissions for its 2021 competition.
Founded in 1998 by award-winning writer Gordy Hoffman, BlueCat has supported thousands of screenwriters through written analysis provided to all entrants, many of whom have gone on to successful careers in the film and television industry. BlueCat's Alumni include:
Aaron Guzikowski (Verve/Madhouse) wrote PRISONERS, the remake of PAPILLON, and Ridley Scott's RAISED BY WOLVES.
Fergal Rock wrote DEPARTURES starring Nina Dobrev and Maisie Williams.
Ana Lily Amirpour (CAA), won Special Jury Prize at the 2016 Venice Film Festival for THE BAD BATCH, directed by Lyle Vincent (DREAMLAND) and starring Jason Momoa, Jim Carrey and Keanu Reeves. Show More
Deadline/Entry Fees
| Deadline | Date | Entry Fee | Days till Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early | June 28, 2020 | Feature Screenplay $50, Pilot $45, Short Script $35. | |
| Midsummer | August 9, 2020 | Feature Screenplay $55, Pilot $50, Short Script $40. | |
| Regular | September 13, 2020 | Feature Screenplay $60, Pilot $55, Short Script $45. | |
| Final | October 25, 2020 | Feature Screenplay $70, Pilot $65, Short $55. | 26 |
| Late | December 13, 2020 | Feature Screenplay $80, Pilot $75, Short Script $65 | 75 |
Final Resubmission Deadline: February 15th, 2021. Feature $50, Pilot $45, Short $35. Resubmission fees remain the same throughout the competition.
Rules
We accept features, pilots and shorts - visit our website for more info.
Awards
Grand Prize Winner- The Grand Prize Winner will receive $5,000.
- All scripts submitted (Features, Pilots and Shorts) are eligible.
- The Feature Screenplay Winner will receive $2,000.
- The Pilot Winner will receive $2,000.
- The Short Script Winner will receive $2,000.
Fellini Award
Our Fellini Award award goes to the best script (feature, pilot or short) from writers residing outside the U.S.
- The Fellini Award Winner will receive $1,000.
BlueCat Contest
Contact
Hollywood , CA 90078
(323) 785-2338 (voice)
Web:
https://www.bluecatscreenplay.com/
Email:
info@bluecatscreenplay.com
Contact: Gordy Hoffman, Founder
MovieBytes Interview: Gordy Hoffman
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BlueCat Screenplay Competition
Contact
Hollywood , CA 90078
(323) 785-2338 (voice)
Web:
https://www.bluecatscreenplay.com/
Email:
info@bluecatscreenplay.com
Contact: Gordy Hoffman, Founder
MovieBytes Interview: Gordy Hoffman
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Contest News
BlueCat Announces Semifinalists
The BlueCat Screenwriting Competition has announced their semifinalists from among 1,782 entries:
Another You by Gail Mackenzie-Smith
Beard’s Creek by Maureen Tilyou
Diana by Myra Sito Velasquez
Eden by Clea Elise Durant
Gated by Bob Reynolds
Hush by Eric Humble
Hyung's Overture by Young Kim
Kaiju by Zack Carlson & Bryan Connolly
Mary by Jennifer Leigh Selig
Salt by David Steenhoek
Shoplifters Of The World by Alena Kastin
Stone Groove by Thomas Jackson Potter
Streak by Leonid Vasilevskiy
Target by Sprague Theobald
The Ten-Timer by Stephen Garvey & Travis Davis
Took by Shani Harris Peterson
Five Finalists will be announced on July 15th.
Winner will be announced on August 1.
Winner is awarded $10,000 cash, with the four remaining Finalists receiving $1500 each.
All FEEDBACK will be emailed by July 15.
Updated: 07/01/2006
BlueCat Screenplay Competition
Contact
Hollywood , CA 90078
(323) 785-2338 (voice)
Web:
https://www.bluecatscreenplay.com/
Email:
info@bluecatscreenplay.com
Contact: Gordy Hoffman, Founder
MovieBytes Interview: Gordy Hoffman
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| Signficance: |
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(4.0/5.0) |
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