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Every screenplay contest in the MovieBytes® database, sorted by deadline.
Contests with deadlines coming up within the next 12 months.
The best overall screenplay contests, as rated by MovieBytes readers.
The most signficant screenplay contests, as rated by MovieBytes readers.
Contests that offer the best feedback, according to MovieBytes readers.
Contests sponsored by major studios or TV Networks.
Contests for regional authors, or restricted to regional settings.
Contests offered as part of a workshop or script reading program.
Screenplay contests for students only, or featuring a special category for students.
Contests that accept TV sitcoms, hour-long dramas, Movies of the Week, reality programs, or other TV scripts.
Screenplay contests held in conjunction with film festivals.
Screenplay or TV writing contests sponsored by production companies, literary agencies, or management companies.
Screenplay or TV writing contests based in countries other than the U.S., or that offer a special category for international scripts.
Screenwriting contests that don't charge an entry fee. There are more than you might think!
Screenwriting contests with new deadlines every month.
Contests that accept short screenplays.
Contests sponsored by Screenwriting Consultants.
Contests that encourage minority authors or protagonists.
Contests that promise to produce the winning script.
Contests that accept screenplays adapted from another source.
Contests that encourage Christian values or themes.
Contests that evaluate loglines only.
Contests that feature a special category for comedy scripts.
Contests that feature a special category for horror scripts.
Contests that feature a special category for Action/Adventure scripts.
Contests that feature a special category for dramatic scripts.
Contests that feature a special category for family scripts.
Contests that feature a special category for sci-fi or fantasy scripts.