American Gem Short Screenplay Competition
 
 

 
 

American Gem Literary Festival

Short Screenplay Competition, Synopsis Contest, Short Story Contest, Logline Contest

 

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The 7th American Gem Literary Festival

| ENTER ONLINE | ENTER BY MAIL | RULES AWARDS/PRIZES | TESTIMONIALS |
| SHORT SCRIPT CONTEST | TREATMENT COMPETITION | LOGLINE CONTEST | SHORT STORY CONTEST

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ONLINE ENTRY PAYMENT

 

You may enter online in three easy steps

  1. Make payment by selecting choice below

  2. complete online entry form

  3. Submit your short script / treatment / logline / short story

 

SHORT SCRIPT
If entered by:  03/15/2008
If script is between 3 and 45 pages Fill in and click the button on right ($55). If entering more than one script return to this page, fill in title, name and click add to cart again.
Script Title
Writer(s) Name(s)

If entered by:  03/15/2008
If script is between 46 and 65 pages Fill in and click the button on right on right ($65). If entering more than one script return to this page, fill in title, name and click add to cart again.
Script Title
Writer(s) Name(s)

OPTIONAL SCRIPT COVERAGE - SEE BOTTOM HALF OF THIS PAGE

TREATMENT/SYNOPSIS
If entered by:  03/15/2008
If treatment is between 1 and 4 pages Fill in and click the button on right ($29). If entering more than one return to this page, fill in title, name and click add to cart again.
Material Title
Writer(s) Name(s)

If entered by:  03/15/2008
If treatment is between 5 and 10 pages Fill in and click the button on right ($39). If entering more than one return to this page, fill in title, name and click add to cart again.
Material Title
Writer(s) Name(s)

If entered by:  03/15/2008
If treatment is between 11 and 20 pages Fill in and click the button on right ($45). If entering more than one return to this page, fill in title, name and click add to cart again.
Material Title
Writer(s) Name(s)

OPTIONAL TREATMENT/SYNOPSIS COVERAGE - SEE BOTTOM HALF OF THIS PAGE

LOGLINE / PITCH
If entered by:  03/15/2008
Logline must be no more than 350 characters or 90 words. ( $19 - Brief description - One to two sentences describing the plot). f entering more than one return to this page, fill in title, name and click add to cart button on the right again.
Material Title
Writer(s) Name(s)

SHORT STORY
If entered by:  03/15/2008
If story is between 1 and 10 pages Fill in and click the button on right ($29). If entering more than one return to this page, fill in title, name and click add to cart again.
Story Title
Writer(s) Name(s)

If entered by:  03/15/2008
If story is between 11 and 20 pages Fill in and click the button on right ($35). If entering more than one return to this page, fill in title, name and click add to cart again.
Story Title
Writer(s) Name(s)

If entered by:  03/15/2008
If story is between 21 and 50 pages Fill in and click the button on right ($45). If entering more than one return to this page, fill in title, name and click add to cart again.
Story Title
Writer(s) Name(s)

Once the above steps are finalized you may submit your Script, treatment, or short Story. Logline must be added in the appropriate section of entry form.
  • as an email attachment to amgem @ filmmakers.com  in any of the following formats only: 

Movie Magic (.scw), Final Draft (.fdr), Word (.doc), 
Word Perfect (.wp or .wpd), Adobe Acrobat (.pdf), 
Works (.wps) Rich Text (.rtf), Text (.txt)
 under 500KB.

  • or you may snail mail your script to (FEDEX and UPS will never ship to Post Office Boxes, USPS does)

FilmMakers Magazine
C/O American Gem Literary Festival
P.O. Box 4678
Mission Viejo, CA 92690

 


  ADD OPTIONAL SCRIPT COVERAGE (available online)


MINI SCRIPT/TV SCRIPT ANALYSIS: $150

Your script is written, but you can make it better by receiving detailed notes on how to amplify its assets, and ways to strengthen its weaknesses.  

It's essential to make the best first impression with agents and producers. Our service will boost your selling potential immeasurably by identifying the areas that executives will immediately recognize as problem areas. Unless you're related to Jerry Bruckheimer, executives are prone to put a script down the minute they see logic problems in the plot, character inconsistencies, and meandering storylines. You'll receive suggestions for developing your script; including its premise, storyline, acts one two and three, character, and dialogue.

This service includes two pages (double spaced) of notes covering both broad and specific suggestions for improvement.

 
 
   
Script Title

 
 

Enter the number of pages in excess of 30 pages. (Add this # in the quantity next to Item #1101A)

 
Up to 30 pages plus $1.50 per additional page  

 

 
TREATMENT OR SYNOPSIS ANALYSIS  -  $180
 

Have your treatment (or synopsis) of a screenplay, television movie or pilot analyzed before you sit down to write the script. This is an opportunity to define your premise, solidify the plot elements, and hone character definition before you begin the first draft.  

This service includes a 2-3 page analysis (double spaced) of your treatment or synopsis for a screenplay. That will identify the strengths, weaknesses and marketability of the idea, characters and story. These story notes will include suggestions for improving your idea so that it can be realized as a great script with saleable assets.

This service is for a treatment or synopsis and is not to exceed 30 pages (double spaced).

 
   
Material Title

   

Enter the number of pages in excess of 30 pages. (Add this # in the quantity next to Item #1100A)

 
$3 per additional page  

 

 
REWRITE CONSULTATION - MINI SCRIPT: $125
 

You've already received our first set of notes, but are wondering how well you have addressed these suggestions. Just like a professional working writer resubmits a script after taking studio notes, you can resubmit your rewritten script for evaluation by our studio experts.

The real test of a working writer is how well they can take notes and incorporate them into a script.

Service includes three pages (double spaced) of story notes evaluating your ability to address development concerns. We will highlight the areas where you have excelled and zero in on points that have been overlooked.

Based on screenplays of up to 30 pages.

 
   
Script Title
 
 

Enter the number of pages in excess of 30 pages. (Add this # in the quantity next to Item #1200A)

 
$1.50 per additional page.

 

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Use your credit card or bank account (where available).

Once the above steps are finalized you may submit your script

Script Coverage Services:

  • as an email attachment to coverage @ filmmakers.com in any of the following formats only: (script coverage service available online only)

    Movie Magic (.scw), Final Draft (.fdr), Word (.doc), 
    Word Perfect (.wp or .wpd), Adobe Acrobat (.pdf), 
    Works (.wps) Rich Text (.rtf), Text (.txt)
     under 500KB.

 

 

 

 

American Gem Short Screenplay Competition

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| GREEN LIGHT SCRIPT COVERAGE | 2007 COMPETITION WINNERS | 2006 COMPETITION WINNERS | 2005 COMPETITION WINNERS

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