Screenplay Contest Categories
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All Contests
Every screenplay contest in the MovieBytes® database, sorted by deadline.
Upcoming Contests
Contests with deadlines coming up within the next 12 months.
Readers Choice
The best overall screenplay contests, as rated by MovieBytes readers.
Most Significant
The most signficant screenplay contests, as rated by MovieBytes readers.
Best Feedback
Contests that offer the best feedback, according to MovieBytes readers.
Studio and TV Network Contests
Contests sponsored by major studios or TV Networks.
Regional Contests
Contests for regional authors, or restricted to regional settings.
Workshop Contests
Contests offered as part of a workshop or script reading program.
Student Contests
Screenplay contests for students only, or featuring a special category for students.
TV Contests
Contests that accept TV sitcoms, hour-long dramas, Movies of the Week, reality programs, or other TV scripts.
Festival Contests
Screenplay contests held in conjunction with film festivals.
Prodcos/Agencies
Screenplay or TV writing contests sponsored by production companies, literary agencies, or management companies.
International Contests
Screenplay or TV writing contests based in countries other than the U.S., or that offer a special category for international scripts.
Free Contests
Screenwriting contests that don't charge an entry fee. There are more than you might think!
Monthly Contests
Screenwriting contests with new deadlines every month.
Short Screenplay
Contests that accept short screenplays.
Consultants
Contests sponsored by Screenwriting Consultants.
Minority
Contests that encourage minority authors or protagonists.
Production
Contests that promise to produce the winning script.
Adaptations
Contests that accept screenplays adapted from another source.
Christian Contests
Contests that encourage Christian values or themes.
Logline Contests
Contests that evaluate loglines only.
Playwriting Contests
Playwriting contests courtesy of NYCPlaywrights.
Screenplay Contest Genres
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Comedy
Contests that feature a special category for comedy scripts.
Horror
Contests that feature a special category for horror scripts.
Action/Adventure
Contests that feature a special category for Action/Adventure scripts.
Drama
Contests that feature a special category for dramatic scripts.
Family
Contests that feature a special category for family scripts.
Sci-fi/Fantasy
Contests that feature a special category for sci-fi or fantasy scripts.
