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Atlanta Film Festival Screenplay Competition
Final Deadline: 11/03/2023
We are looking for innovative and compelling storytelling, for characters that surprise and challenge you, for words that pop off the page, and for narratives that twist and turn like a country back road. This year we’re accepting both feature scripts and pilot scripts; you’re more than welcome to submit in both categories.User Feedback: 4 Comments (Post a Comment of your own)
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Creative Screenwriting Unique Voices Screenplay Competition
Final Deadline: 12/14/2023
We have teamed up with several creative partners looking for Features and TV Pilots with unique voices and original stories. Our goal is to build a slate of talented writers with clear voices to pitch to those contacts. We are seeking unique perspectives in the following genres: Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Drama, Family/Holiday/Young Adult, Mystery/Crime, Historical/Biopic, Horror/Thriller, Sci-Fi/ Fantasy and Western Some of our current industry mandates include but are not limited to: Female Thrillers, Contained Elevated Horror, Grounded Sci-Fi, Kaufman-esque Mind-Benders, Young Adult, Drama, Comedy and original Holiday Stories.User Feedback: 3 Comments (Post a Comment of your own)
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The Santa Barbara International Screenplay Awards
Final Deadline: Monthly.
Paradise for writers ... and where every connection leads to Hollywood. Winners enjoy 60-90 minutes of live online Line Notes & Consultation with WGA award-winning Sr. Judge. Your script is personally read by judges with a track record of helping writers break into the business and become super-star talents. You'll then join a 60-90 minute live Zoom conference to go through your script line-by-line, as the judge makes written notes directly on your script and offers suggestions for improvement.User Feedback: 4 Comments (Post a Comment of your own)
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Screenplay Search Screenwriting Competition
Final Deadline: Monthly.
We are a group of story analysts based in Los Angeles. We're looking for talented screenwriters and will show winning scripts to producers, agents, and managers in LA and New York.User Feedback: 14 Comments (Post a Comment of your own)
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WeScreenplay Television Pilot Competition
Final Deadline: 10/15/2023
MISSION: TV is where it’s at. Seriously. There were over 400 scripted series last year. That’s a lot of pages of TV that need to be written. And that’s why we want to find the best undiscovered TV writers out there. FEEDBACK: WeScreenplay believes that every entrant of a contest should benefit from entering – whether the writer wins or not.User Feedback: 1 Comment (Post a comment of your own)
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Cinequest Screenwriting Competition
Final Deadline: 10/30/2023
Cinequest voted Best Film Festival by USA Today Readers. Cinequest voted Best Film Festival by USA Today Readers. The Cinequest Screenplay Competition empowers global screenwriters through discovery, recognition, and opportunity. Cinequest loves writers, and we welcome you to submit your screenplay or teleplay to our renowned competition.User Feedback: 13 Comments (Post a Comment of your own)
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Wiki: The World's FASTEST Screenplay Contest
Final Deadline: Monthly.
Is your script ready to show to agents...producers...studios? Find out fast! A new contest every 30 days! You don't need to have a finished script... Just 10 pages...or a Treatment! When you enter... Your pages will be read by established Hollywood professionals, including: Studio readers • Agents • Producers WGA writers • DGA directors • SAG performers Entries at the Executive Analysis Level receive 5-10 page studio-level professional analysis covering the ten major elements of a professional screenplay: Concept • Dialogue • Structure Character • Tone • Pacing Conflict • Structure • Hook Market Potential Your written Executive Level Studio Analysis is GUARANTEED to improve your script.User Feedback: 4 Comments (Post a Comment of your own)
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San Francisco International Screenwriting Competition & Film Awards
Final Deadline: 10/12/2023
We are San Francisco. We love film and we care so deeply about developing the next generation of filmmakers from the U.S. and abroad that we founded what we hope will be one of the most prestigious screenwriting competitions in the world for serious writers and serious subject matter. San Francisco Int'l Screenwriting Competition & Film Awards is an online film festival and screenwriting competition.User Feedback: 7 Comments (Post a Comment of your own)
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Golden Script Competition
Final Deadline: 03/28/2024
The Golden Script Competition is a yearly international competition for short, feature and TV pilot screenplays from all around the world. You will be submitting to the 2024 edition and the winning scripts of this edition will be read by some of the best production companies and literary agencies (including some that have one several OSCARS and BAFTAS), giving you the chance to have your script produced or represented.User Feedback: 15 Comments (Post a Comment of your own)
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Richmond International Film Festival (Screenplays & Films)
Final Deadline: 02/15/2024
The 12th annual Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF) is a competitive festival that accepts feature and short screenplays, teleplays, and screens more than 120 international cutting edge film premiers making it one of the Mid-Atlantic's largest international competitive festivals. RIFF provides six days of industry panels, Q&As, industry mixers, live music performances, the FLOW Creative & Pitch Conference, and entertainment mixers that bring the spirit of Hollywood to beautiful Richmond, Virginia at the Bowtie Criterion/Movieland and the historic Byrd Theatre.User Feedback: 6 Comments (Post a Comment of your own)
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Creative World Awards
Final Deadline: 01/31/2024
The 15th Annual Creative World Awards (CWA) is an international screenwriting contest that is well known for having the writer's interest at heart when it comes to development and industry promotion. Production: CWA brings an exciting production opportunity to the Grand Prize Winner. This year’s winner will have the options of a short version of their script being produced by The MIX, and the film will then get a guaranteed premiere at the Richmond International Film Festival.User Feedback: 61 Comments (Post a Comment of your own)
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Wildsound 1st Scene Screenplay Contest
Final Deadline: Monthly.
FULL FEEDBACK on the first moments of your screenplay from our committee of Professional Screenwriters, Production Heads and Script Consultants. Are you just starting off your screenplay and want immediate feedback on your first scenes/first moments of your script?User Feedback: 8 Comments (Post a Comment of your own)
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100 Screenplays
Final Deadline: 04/15/2024
"100 Screenplays" is a unique contest brought to you by "Screenplay Festival," one of the longest running and highest rated screenplay competitions on MovieBytes. We accept one hundred scripts into each contest, and quickly get the results to you. "!00 Screenplays" is a fast, targeted screenplay contest where every writer who enters goes in knowing exactly how many scripts will be in the competition, and every writer knows that there will be results less than a month after the contest closes.User Feedback: 2 Comments (Post a Comment of your own)
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Emerging Screenwriters Screenplay Competition
Final Deadline: 10/26/2023
We’re looking for ALL emerging screenwriters! Whether you’re just beginning or a seasoned writer ready to redefine your career, we can elevate you to the next level. We’re searching for the most authentic and unique features and pilots in all genre categories. We want to read your best work, the script that represents your genuine talent! The Top 10 will receive $1,500 cash and be considered for acceptance onto the ISA Development Slate, where the Development Team will get your script in front of top industry pros from companies like HBOMax, 20th Century, Disney+, MGM, Harpo, Paramount+, Lucky Chap, Hello Sunshine, Gidden Media, ICM, CAA, plus ISA vetted literary agents and managers.User Feedback: 14 Comments (Post a Comment of your own)
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ScreenCraft Horror Screenwriting Competition
Final Deadline: 10/31/2023
Our Hollywood judges love good horror movies – and they’re looking for the next fresh voices in horror screenwriting.User Feedback: 6 Comments (Post a Comment of your own)
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Scriptapalooza Features & Shorts Competition
Final Deadline: 04/08/2024
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.User Feedback: 107 Comments (Post a Comment of your own)
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Table Read My Screenplay Competition - Park City
Final Deadline: 11/09/2023
An Unparalleled Table Read Experience See your script brought to life in a rehearsed, professionally directed table read with experienced actors in front of a live audience. This isn't a standard table read. As an integral part of the creative process, you'll meet with the director, assist in casting actors, participate in the rehearsal and more, culminating in the live performance.User Feedback: 9 Comments (Post a Comment of your own)
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StoryPros International Screenplay Contest
Final Deadline: 10/31/2023
Open to writers of all levels and backgrounds, the StoryPros International's objective is to recognize, support and promote your work with financial rewards, software and services -- as well as providing an open door to industry professionals with guaranteed reads and promotion to our network of contacts. Past entrants and winners have gone on to representation, options, assignments and sales.User Feedback: 30 Comments (Post a Comment of your own)
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Scriptapalooza TV Writing Competition
Final Deadline: 10/16/2023
Our intention is to help open doors for the aspiring television writer. There are four categories you can submit to, which include 1 hour existing spec scripts, 1/2 hour existing sitcom spec scripts, original pilots, and reality programs. This competition is designed with the TV writer and crossover screenwriter in mind. The participants we have chosen to read the winning scripts are individuals from established production companies.User Feedback: 15 Comments (Post a Comment of your own)
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Scriptapalooza Fellowship
Final Deadline: 04/08/2024
The fellowship program was developed to honor dedicated writers and to help further their creative process and skills. Writing in itself is a journey and we would like to facilitate the process by giving the fellows the opportunity to be surrounded by like-minded professionals and individuals. Application Requirements: Completed application and fee.User Feedback: Be the first to comment
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WeScreenplay Diverse Voices
Final Deadline: 11/15/2023
There’s no doubt about it — Hollywood has a growing interest in stories from different perspectives. Managers and agents are signing writers from underrepresented backgrounds in record numbers as the industry is finally taking strides to become more inclusive and diverse. Diverse Voices is a dynamic screenwriting lab with a proven track record of helping move the needle for stories that are told from perspectives that are often underrepresented in Hollywood today.User Feedback: 8 Comments (Post a Comment of your own)
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Wildsound TV SPEC and TV PILOT Screenplay Contest
Final Deadline: Ongoing - submit anytime.
Submit a TV SPEC SCREENPLAY or ORIGINAL TV PILOT (monthly deadlines) and get the chance to see your script read out loud at our Screenplay Festival using professional actors. Shown online on the YouTube channel that garners 1000s of views. CLICK the website link for examples of past winners. A great way to get your words out there and obtain the Agent you're looking for or just get your script seen by more people.User Feedback: 8 Comments (Post a Comment of your own)
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Wildsound Reading Series
Final Deadline: Monthly.
WILDsound Monthly Screenplay Festival offers screenwriters at all levels the fantastic opportunity of hearing their scripts read out loud using Top Professional Actors and seen by 10000s of people online, including producers and agents. At least 5 winning readings done every single month. Click the website info and watch the winning videos.User Feedback: 24 Comments (Post a Comment of your own)
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L.A. Neo Noir Novel, Film, & Script Festival
Final Deadline: 10/31/2023
FESTIVAL UPDATE: We are only accepting 10 VIP entries in the writing and film categories. So if you would like VIP privileges (three days 72 hours screening of films regardless of award placement, while everyone else has one screening, a video interview highlighted on our website, extensive consultation for your neo-noir project, and more) you need to secure your spot as soon as possible.User Feedback: 2 Comments (Post a Comment of your own)
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Faith in Film: International Film Festival and Screenwriting Competition
Final Deadline: 04/05/2024
Mission: Faith in Film is dedicated to forging a film festival and screenwriting competition that will launch the careers of filmmakers focused on adding the element of faith to their films. Our aim is to inspire, showcase, and support filmmakers of all faith’s to make great faith based films that leave others touched, moved and inspired. Our prayer is that our festival will open doors for filmmakers with a higher purpose.User Feedback: 9 Comments (Post a Comment of your own)
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BlueCat Screenplay Competition
Final Deadline: 12/10/2023
The BlueCat Screenplay Competition, now in its 25th year, is accepting submissions for its 2024 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.User Feedback: 182 Comments (Post a Comment of your own)
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Barnstorm Fest
Final Deadline: 11/30/2023
Barnstorm's ultimate goal is the preservation of independent film through the nurturing of independent voices. The future of independent film is in your hands. Let Barnstorm Fest be your guide.User Feedback: Be the first to comment
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hollywoodscript.com monthly contest
Final Deadline: Last Day of any calender month
We pick the best and most marketable (in our opinion of course) CLIENT SCRIPT and announce it with shameless prominence on the MAIN page of our web site. Our winner will also be invited to POST their log line, link and even a scene or two (if you so choose) from your winning work to which we’ll add our GLOWING REVIEW and convert the whole thing into professional “COVERAGE” (FOR FREE) which can be used for submission purposes as well as being POSTED on our site.User Feedback: 26 Comments (Post a Comment of your own)
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Kairos Prize for Spiritually Uplifting Screenplays
Final Deadline: 10/31/2023
Created by Dr. Ted Baehr, founder, publisher and executive producer of MOVIEGUIDE® and founder and chairman of the Christian Film & Television Commission, and Dr. Jack Templeton, the primary purpose of the prize is to further the influence of moral and spiritual values within the film and television industries. Seeking to promote a spiritually uplifting, redemptive worldview, MOVIEGUIDE® announces the Kairos Prize that will help inspire first-time and beginning screenwriters to produce compelling, entertaining, spiritually uplifting scripts that result in a greater increase in either man’s love or understanding of God.User Feedback: 13 Comments (Post a Comment of your own)
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Breaking Walls Thriller Screenplay Contest
Final Deadline: 10/28/2023
Breaking Walls is a contest for thriller screenplays with contacts at established Hollywood literary representation and production companies who have agreed to consider the full winning script and the top finalists' loglines. Well-written thrillers are always an excellent way for writers to show Hollywood pros a combination of commerciality, unique voice, and a clear understanding of effective feature film narrative.User Feedback: 5 Comments (Post a Comment of your own)
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