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Filmmakers Global Creative Contests

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Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED - December 29, 2008 $25
Award: $100 to the winner in each category.
Designed to promote and recognize outstanding student scripts in the categories of feature film, short film and television series. 
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED - March 31, 2009 $55 (up to 44 pages)
$75 (45-160 pages)
Award: See website
Offers an opportunity for under-represented screenwriters and filmmakers to produce a film entirely from Pre to Post-Production.
Deadline Entry Fee
February 07, 2009 (early)
March 02, 2009 (regular)
EXPIRED - April 01, 2009 (late)
$30 (by 2/07/2009)
$35 (by 3/2/2009)  
$40 (by 04/01/2009)
Award:
The festival is dedicated to showcasing emerging film talent.
Deadline Entry Fee

EXPIRED - March 16, 2008

$25-45 (by 3/16/2008)
Award:
To serve as an outlet for creative expressions in screenwriting for both the beginning and seasoned screenwriter.
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED - March 02, 2009
April 01, 2009
May 01, 2009 (extended)
$50 (by 3/02/2009)
$60 (by 04/01/2009)
$65 (by 05/01/2009)
Award: $10,000
To develop and celebrate the undiscovered
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED - May 15, 2007 (early);
June 30, 2007 (standard);
August 01, 2007 (final).
$40 (by 05/15/2007) 
50 (by 06/30/2007) 
$60 (by 08/01/2007)
Award: Mentorship for 2007
To provide a mentorship opportunity for screenwriters along with tools of trade including software, consultation, and bi-weekly phone conferences.
Deadline Entry Fee
 EXPIRED - March 20 2009 (early deadline)
May 08, 2009 (final deadline)
£25 (GB pounds - by 3/20/09)
£35
(GB pounds - by 5/08/09)
Award:
Every Writer's Dream is to have their screenplay produced; The aim of The British Short Screenplay is to fulfill that dream.
Deadline Entry Fee
April 11, 2009 (regular);
EXPIRED - May 9, 2009 (late)
$45 (by 4/11/2009);
$60 (by 5/9/2009)
Award:
Its goals are to raise the profile of female-generated humor, to give recognition and support to the women making it
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED - April 03, 2009 (late) (by 04/3/2009)
Award: Winning script to be produced on film.
Designed to give undiscovered scriptwriters exposure and a chance to have their work produced on a professional level.
Deadline Entry Fee
September 31, 2009
December 31, 2009
Jan 30, 2010
$25 (by 9/31/2009)
$35 (by 12/31/2009)
$55 (by 01/30/2010)
Award:
To offer a talented beginning author the opportunity to critique their own ability to communicate through seeing their words translated to pictures.
Deadline Entry Fee
May 29, 2009 (regular) $40
Award: $4,000
Offers aspiring Asian Pacific writers the opportunity to gain exposure among studio executives, producers, and agents and managers.
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED - May 01, 2009 Non
Award: The Writers Mentoring Program
To create additional access for writers of diverse backgrounds, CBS' Diversity Institute has launched a different kind of Writers program.
Deadline Entry Fee
April 27, 2009 (early) 
June 01, 2009 (regular)
June 15, 2009 (late)

$40 (by 04/27/2009)
$45 (by 06/01/2009)
$50 (by 06/15/2009)

Award: $2,500.

To mentors, champion and to help  the winner achieve the goal of becoming a working screenwriter.

Deadline Entry Fee
June 21, 2003 $39.50
Award: Up to five $20,000 fellowships and participation - writer's workshop.
To identify and develop new writing talent.
Deadline Entry Fee
May 01 - July 31, 2009 (early)
Aug 01 - September 01, 2009 (late)
$30 feature/$15 Short
Award: 2007 Chicago ScriptWorks staged reading  inclusion.
To create a public forum for new works and fresh voices, and to provide the critical feedback necessary to help the screenwriter polish his story.
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED - April 20, 2006 Non
Award: One Million Dollars plus Distribution Deal
Have you directed a short film and developed a screenplay that is capable of launching your film directing career?
Deadline Entry Fee
August 10, 2006 (early)
EXPIRED - October 10, 2008 (late)
$40 (by 08/10/2008)
$50 (by 10/10/2008)
Award: $2000/1st; $1000/2nd; $500 for 3rd place
Cinequest works to inspire and enable mavericks to realize their creative visions. 
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED - November 15, 2008 (early)
December 15, 2008 (regular)
January 7, 2009 (final)
$40 (by 11/15/2008)
$50 (by 12/15/2008)
$60 (by 01/7/2009)
Award: $2000

Provides new writers with opportunities to work with industry professionals on a personal basis & raise level of craft & marketability of their projects

Deadline Entry Fee

EXPIRED - 01/21/2009

$14
Award: up to $11,000
Provide a unique opportunity to those who have always thought they could write a screenplay to play an essential role in a potential Hollywood hit.
Deadline Entry Fee
March 14 2009 (early)
May 16 2009 (regular) 
June 27, 2009 (final)
$45 (by 3/14/2009)
$50 (by 5/16/2009)
$55 (by 6/27/2009)
Award: Two $2,500 cash prizes. 
Seeks to expand the scope of mainstream cinema by recognizing quality character and concept driven scripts with female and minority protagonists.
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED April 27, 2006 $30
Award:  $1000
Designed to encourage the work of both new and emerging writers, and create an exciting and unique theatrical experience for audiences, the
Deadline Entry Fee
ongoing - we choose 6-8 a year $40
Award: Exec only reading in soundstage with reception and publicity. 
A Drama Garage reading is like a big loft party in a sound stage where industry folks get a first crack at new scripts. 
Deadline Entry Fee

EXPIRED - April 15, 2009 (early)
May 15, 2009 (final)

$30 (by 4/15/2009)
$35 (by 05/15/2009)
Award: 
Write an original screenplay of 12 minutes or less to be produced at the Shootout's expense this July in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Deadline Entry Fee

December 15, 2008 (early); Feb. 15, 2008 (regular); April 15, 2009 (late)
June 15, 2009
(extended);
August 01, 2009
(final)

$35.00 (by 12/15/08); $45.00 (by 2/15/09); $55.00 (by 4/15/09)
$65.00 (by 6/15/09)
$75.00 (by 8/1/09)
Award: $300
Offers beginning, aspiring and veteran screenwriters in the horror genre a chance to have their work recognized by people in the industry
Deadline Entry Fee
June 30, 2009 €60 (by 06/30/2009)
Award: €1000.

To discover new and innovative screenwriter.

Deadline Entry Fee

March 30, 2009 (early)
May 01, 2009 (final)

$35 (by 3/30/2009)
$40 (by 05/01/2009)
Award:
To find exceptional screenplays to pitch to the Hollywood market.
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED - March 15, 2009 $85 Basic Analysis; $170 Extended; $60 Studio Summary; $30 Phone
Award: Top 3 Finalists: Loglines and scripts distributed to top prod. Co's
Our goal is to help new writers by providing affordable, professional feedback that is neither sugarcoated nor scathing but encouragingly blunt.
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED - May 31 2008 25 UKP
Award:
FilmFolk Productions originated with the sole purpose of discovering new talent and nurturing the deep and innovative ideas of scriptwriters.
Deadline Entry Fee
January 1, 2007 (early); August 1, 2007 (regular); EXPIRED - October 31, 2007 (late) $40 (by 01/01/2007); $50 (08/01/2007); $65 (10/31/2007
Award: Roundtrip airfare to L.A. and 5-day hotel stay
To find undiscovered writer/director talent and put the "A Film By" credit back in the writer's hands.
Deadline Entry Fee
March 02, 2009 (early)
June 01, 2009 (regular)
June 15, 2009
(extended)
$40 (by 03/02/2009)
$50 (by 06/01/2009)
$65
(by 06/15/2009)
Award: $15,000
Big Break is an annual, global screenwriting competition designed to support emerging creative talent. A Final Draft, Inc. contest. 
Deadline Entry Fee
May 12, 2009 (early)
June 12, 2009
(regular)
July 12, 2009
(late)

$50 (by 05/12/2009)
$60 (by 06/12/2009)
$70 (by 07/12/2009)

Award:
To nurture all of our applicants with constructive feedback.
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED - May 15, 2007 $45
Award: $10,000
To make the Armenian voice heard on the world stage through the dramatic arts of theatre and film.
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED - March 15, 2005 Free
Award: $500
Winning script will then be considered for production by a professional shooting crew in France for entry into film festivals around the world.
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED - September 05, 2006 (extended) $25
Award:
To give one lucky screenwriter the opportunity to have their script developed.
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED - March 15, 2006 (early);
April 05, 2006 (late)
$25 (by 3/15/2006)
$35 (by 4/5/2006)
Award: $500
To highlight and promote new emerging movie literary talent.
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED - Jan 1, 2006- screenwriters;
Feb 1- directors; Mar 1- actors
$40 ($30 if pre-ordering)
Award: Produced film; profit sharing
A collective filmmaking project and community that is seeking submissions from writers, directors, art directors, actors, and musicians.
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED - July 15, 2007 $15
Award:
To initiate new writers into the wide world of screenwriting contests. To initiate creativity, inspiration and collaboration, especially
Deadline Entry Fee
August 30, 2003 (early deadline)
EXPIRED - October 15, 2003
$30 (by 08/30/03)
$40 (by 10/15/03)
Award: 1st Prize $2000 PLUS possible production
To promote great writing through the medium of the screenplay about the Great Plains and Nebraska.
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED - 01/31/2009 $35 and $30 for earlybird
Award:
The Gideon was designed to spread the word of Jesus Christ through the media arts.
Deadline Entry Fee
 05/09/2007 (early); 06/14/2007 (regular); 07/13/2007 (final)
EXPIRED - 07/24/2007 (WAB)
$9 Super Short/$29 Short (by 05/09/2007)
$14/$34 (by 06/14/2007); $19/$39 (by 07/13/2007); $29/$49 (by 07/24/2007)
Award: The Winning Short Screenplay is Produced
To give exposure and development advice to as many writers as possible.
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED - April 01, 2007 (early)
June 01, 2007 (late)
$30 (by 04/01/2007)
$60 (by 6/01/2007)
To encourage more great movies in the GLBT community.
Deadline Entry Fee
March 07, 2009
May 30, 2009
July 25, 2009
September 26, 2009
$15/$25 - Short/Feature (by 03/07/2009)
 $25/$35 Short/Feature (by 05/30/2009)
$35/$45 Short/Feature (by 07/25/2009)
$55/$65 Short/Feature (by 09/26/2009)
Award: $500
A way for new and veteran scriptwriters to possibly get the break they need.
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED - October 24, 2005 Free
Award: $5,000 spending money, a load of electronic gear, plus a 7-day stay in Hawaii.
Pitch your concept by developing a 15-second film trailer in one of the following categories: Action, Animation, Comedy, Drama, Other.
Deadline Entry Fee
June 30, 2009 (early) 
July 30, 2009 (regular)
August 30, 2009 (late)
$35 (by 06/30/2009)
$45 (by 07/30/2009)
$60 (by 08/30/2009)
Award: $0
To provide new writers with feedback, exposure and cool prizes they can show their friends.
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED - From July 15 to September 15, 2006 Non
Award: Up to fifteen participants will be chosen for the program..
To assist writers in the completion of a film or Television script, and to deepen the participants' appreciation for and comprehension of African American history and culture.
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED - November 01, 2006 None
Award: $300
The purpose of this contest is to find the best screenplay for GVSU students to adapt into a short film.
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED April 30, 2006 $50
Award: Workshop for six (6) qualifying writers.
A mentoring program designed to provide career guidance for emerging screenwriters.
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED October 21, 2005 $30 US
Award: Four winning screenplays will be made into a DV film.
The desire to create a unique cinematic experience from the four most compelling short horror screenplays. 
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED August 01, 2006 (early);
October 01, 2006 (final)
$25 for (by 08/01/2006)
$30 (by 10/01/2006)
Award: $1,000
Created just for the purpose that everyone should have access to quality feedback on their talent.
Deadline Entry Fee
May 31, 2006 (early bird); August 01, 2006 (deadline) 
EXPIRED - September 01, 2006 (final)
$35 (by 5/31); $50 (by 8/01); $60 (by 9/01)
Award: $5,000
To guide aspiring writers to their success through opportunity, mentoring and unparalleled access to Hollywood decision makers.
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED - July 31, 2006; November 22, 2006 $35 (by 7/31/2006); $45 (by 11/22/ 2006)
Award: Recognition in Variety.
To bridge the gap between aspiring screenwriters and Hollywood dealmakers.

Deadline Entry Fee
l5th of each month $50
Award: Synopsis posted on ScriptNet website for l year
To provide new and valuable outlets for promoting quality scripts of undiscovered writers worldwide.
Deadline Entry Fee
Feb 01, 2006 (early); April 01, 2006 (regular); EXPIRED May 01, 2006 (late) $35 (by 2/1/2006); $45 (by 4/1/2006)
$55 (by 5/1/2006)
Award: Short will be produced!
Designed to help further careers of short film writers by getting their works produced and getting our contest writers agents to support their careers.
Deadline Entry Fee
April 15, 2004 (early deadline)
EXPIRED June 01, 2004 (final deadline)
$40 (by 04/15/04)
$60
(by 06/01/04)
Award: $3,000
To find and bring recognition to promising screenwriters, and pursue production development for their quality motion picture scripts...
Deadline Entry Fee
end of each month $250 (with consultation)
Award: free exposure from Scriptblaster, Inktip and free coverage that goes to our own select industry list.
Writers focused on the agent/producer side of things when, in fact, they needed to be concerned with the creative status of their scripts.
Deadline Entry Fee
January 31, 2007 (early) 
April 30, 2007 (regular) 
May 31, 2007 (late) 
$30 (by 01/31/2007)
$35 (by 04/30/2007)
$40 (by 05/31/2007)
Award:
Created to help aspiring screenwriters break into the entertainment industry as well as to support emerging new talent.
Deadline Entry Fee
July 15, 2008 $35
Award: $1000 and Trip to LA to meet with industry professionals.
To promote the horror genre in screenplay form.
Deadline Entry Fee
May 26 2008 (regular)
August 26 2008 (final)
$25 (by 05/26/2008)
$50 (by 08/26/2008)
Award: $2000
To give an expiring writer the chance to get one of his/her scripts produced into a major motion picture.
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED November 28, 2005 $50
Award: $300 or 50% of all entry fees per category, whichever is greater
Students and amateurs; Separate categories for high school, college / university, and amateur screenwriters to enter.
Deadline Entry Fee
May 26 2008 (early)
August 26 2008 (final)
$25 (by 5/26/2008),
$50 (by 08/26/2008)
Award: $ 2000 and Production of winning script.
To bring to light the finest of this genre and to produce it.
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED   June 19 2006
July 19, 2006 (extended)
€50
Award: €5000 - 10 scripts will be made into films.
To find 10 fantastic scripts for short films and to award these scripts with production, screenings and potential broadcast.
Deadline Entry Fee
July 15, 2006 (early)
November 01, 2006 (regular)
$55 USD  ($65 CAD)
$70 USD  ($80 CAD)
 
Award: Financing, production and distribution of screenplay
As part of its program to stimulate and support independent film production, IFA has some of the most practical screenwriting competitions in the world
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED - July 15, 2006 (early)
November 01, 2006 (regular)
$55 USD  ($65 CAD)
$70 USD  ($80 CAD)
   
Award: Financing, production and distribution of screenplay
As part of its program to stimulate and support independent film production, IFA has some of the most practical screenwriting competitions in the world
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED - February 28, 2006 $40
Award: $500 plus the film will be financed, produced and distributed world wide by the IFA.
As part of its program to stimulate and support independent film production, IFA has some of the most practical screenwriting competitions in the world
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED - December 20, 2005 $50
Award: Intensive seven-week program designed to support directors working in independent film. 
A not-for-profit service org dedicated to providing resources, information and avenues of communication for its members.
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED - April 11, 2005 $50 (+ membership)
Award: Intensive 7 week program to support Screenwriters.
A not-for-profit service org dedicated to providing resources, information and avenues of communication for its members.
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED -May 01, 2006 $50 (+ membership)
Award: $5000
A not-for-profit service org dedicated to providing resources, information and avenues of communication for its members.
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED - April 17, 2006 $25
Award: The three winners will receive a cash prize.
To support and promote the talents of local writers.
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED - November 30, 2005
December 31, 2005
$55 (by 11/30/2005)
65
(by 12/31/2005)
Award: Cash Prizes
Provides opportunities for screenwriters to not only receive feedback but to have a chance at being a finalist whose script goes before an industry jury.
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED - December 31, 2004 (final deadline) $35 (by 12/31/0)4 - $15 (resubmission)
Award: $500 cash + prizes
IndeScript is a screen writing competition where we bring the writer's work from the script to the screen. The annual submission process accepts screenplays for feature film and Television. 
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED May 01, 2006 (regular)
May 31, 2006 (late)
$40 (by 5/1/2006)
$45 (by 5/31/2006)
Award: Trophy and recognition at the Indie Gathering film convention
To recognize writers of quality independent film.
Deadline Entry Fee
February 15, 2007 (early); March 15, 2007 (regular); April 01, 2007 (late); April 15, 2007 EXPIRED (extended) $50 (by 02/15/2007 ); $60 (by 03/15/2007); $70 (by 04/01/2007);
$90 (by 04/15/2007)
Award: T.B.A.
Cyclone's Screenwriter's Project has been incorporated into Indiefest, Film Festival and Market...
Deadline Entry Fee
August 31, 2008 $50
Award: $1,000 CASH
To encourage writers new to the craft of screenwriting and support screenwriters who want to take their work to the next level.
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED - December 03, 2005 Non ($0)
Award: 
The Individual Artist Grant program will give priority to applications that focus on the creation and presentation of new works.
Deadline Entry Fee
March 01, 2007, 2006 (Regular)
April 01, 2007 (Late)
$30 (by 3/01/2007)
$40 (by 4/01/2007)
Award: T.B.A.
Dedicated to advancing new entertainment professionals into the positions of their dreams.
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED - June 28, 2007 (regular);
July 19, 2007 (late);
August 02, 2007 (WAB extended)
$35 (by 6/28/2007)
$40 (by 7/19/2007)
$50 (by 8/02/2007)
Award: Cash, Script read by Leading Hollywood Management and Development Companies
To discover the sickest, most hair-raising unproduced feature-length screenplays for presentation to leading industry professionals.
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED - July 20, 2005 $10 (US)
Award: US $3000* for The IPP Short Script Contest
The objective is to interpret and produce someone else's short script rather than your own and to practice the commercial art of product placement.
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED -June 01, 2006 $35 (reduced from $75)
Award: $1000
The contest objective is to produce the winner screenplay.
Deadline Entry Fee
December 31, 2008 (early)
February 14, 2009 (Regular)
February 21, 2009 (late)
$20 (by 12/31/2008)
$30 (by 02/14/2009)
$45 (by 02/21/2009)
Award: Cash Prize and Feedback from a Hollywood Literary Agency
An int'l competition open to student screenwriters writing both short form and feature length screenplays in the English language.
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED - November 15, 2005 (early);
January 31, 2006 (regular); March 1, 2006 (late)
$25-$65 (by 11/15/2005); $25-$70 (by 1/31/2006); $40-$85 (by 1/31/2006)
Award: Dr. Linda Seger critique, Santa Fe Conference tuition, Hollywood Creative Directory 1-year & more
To have winners' scripts read by Hollywood execs and help screenwriters break into the film business.
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED - January 23, 2004 $30 (by 01/02/2004) 
$40 (by 01/23/2004)
Award: Dr. Linda Seger critique, Santa Fe Conference tuition, Hollywood Creative Directory 1-year & more
To have winners' scripts read by Hollywood execs and help screenwriters break into the film business.
Deadline Entry Fee
EXPIRED - November 03, 2006 (early)
December 15, 2006 (late)
$50 (by 11/03/2006)
$75 (by 12/15/2006)
Award: $25,000 + additional considerations.
To further the influence of moral and spiritual values within the film and television industries.
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