‘Most screenwriting competitions give writers a chance to win prizes
and money. That’s cool but what writer’s REALLY want is for someone to
make their script into a film. Filmmakers awards prizes and money but
more importantly, it gives writers exposure to industry personnel who
can actually take the script from the page to the screen. That
exposure sets Filmmakers apart.
Heather Ferrell
‘Filmmakers’ was one of three competitions a friend in the industry
recommended.
Debra Vance
Script Magazine and HollywoodLitSales
comment on this contest from time to time. After entering it once, I
was hooked by the professionalism of the staff and by the feedback
provided through the announcement of results. It matters knowing at
what point your script falls short, if it does. It helps the learning
process.
M.D. McCarthy
FilmMakers has an
excellent reputation in the contest circuit, and has lived up to it.
FilmMakers also offers more than just cash prizes, though we love those, too.
Getting our scripts into the hands of people who can make them into movies is
the real prize.
Anita Skibski
A
lot of the competitions out there are for cash prizes only.
FilmMakers.com was one of the few that really encompasses
everything a writer strives for. With FilmMakers, you enter
into the competitive realm of Hollywood with the ability to
get your script read by professionals in the industry, with
the chance to obtain representation. It’s also one of the few
forums that does not discriminate on geographical location.
The contest is open to writers from around the world so you
are literally competing against the best.
Jud Richards
Thank you and everyone else
at Filmmakers.com for all you've done on my behalf so far. I
am indeed truly grateful... I'm very pleasantly surprised by
all the activity your contest has generated... Almost
immediately after THE SECRET BOY became a winner in your
contest, it was optioned by KONK Productions and director
Chris Koch (whose feature credits include "Snow Day" and "A
Guy Thing")... I want to thank you once again for running such
a terrific contest - it's really helped make a difference.
Whit Rummel
This is one of the few
verifiably good-intentioned, astute and rewarding competitions
out here, where there is a genuine intention for the good and
favor of the writer. It’s not about taking advantage.... There
is a sincere commitment to see the committed writer succeed
with the FilmMakers.com & the Radmin company screenwriting
contest. And at best they want to be your benefactor. And at
worst, the conduit to your inevitable success. What more can
one ask?
Damilola Olorunnisola
There aren’t many contests
run by people who actually know what it takes to write a
script someone might want to produce. FilmMakers and The
Radmin Company are both grounded in the realities of
filmmaking.
Lorelei Armstrong
It's always nice (and rare!)
to get such positive feedback..... Just wanted to drop you a
note of good news and thanks. After winning the filmmakers.com
contest, I've had a lot of doors open to me that were
previously unthinkable. More specifically, thanks in part to
the contest win, combined with the interview on the
filmmakers.com website I was able to pitch a romantic comedy
idea to Harbor Light Entertainment -- and this month they
optioned it. (Harbor Light currently has a deal at Paramount
with Morgan Freeman attached). I'm not sure I would have been
able to get the attention I got if not for your contest. So,
thanks again for all your hard work!!! I really appreciate it.
Christian Parkes
My experience from
last year’s entry in
American Gem,
an off-shoot competition for shorts managed by FilmMakers, was handled very
well. Secondly, based on personal feedback, Moviebytes lists FilmMakers as one
of the best run and most influential. The other thing is the depth of prizes.
Many contests only offer first, second and third, FilmMakers lists numerous as
well as having the Top 20 and Top 10. This makes a difference when you
approach someone with your script.
Marc Calderwood
More testimonials
Grand
Prize Winner:: $ 2,500 Cash
Elite Prize Category 1: $500 Cash
Elite Prize Category 2: $500 Cash
Elite Prize Category 3: $500 Cash
Diamond Prize Category 1: $250 Cash
Diamond Prize Category 2: $250 Cash
Diamond Prize Category 3: $250 Cash
Platinum Prize Category 1: $100 Cash
Platinum Prize Category 2: $100 Cash
Platinum Prize Category 3: $100 Cash
Grand Prize Winner
gets 3 chances
(three PITCHES of 5 minutes per pitch)
to pitch his/her
winning SCRIPT (at the Screenwriting Expo) to Hollywood PRODUCERS and
AGENTS looking for and accepting scripts written by unproduced/unrepresented
writers.
Three
Elite Prize
Winners get 2 chances each
(two PITCHES of 5 minutes per pitch)
to pitch their
winning SCRIPT (at the Screenwriting Expo) to Hollywood PRODUCERS and
AGENTS looking for and accepting scripts written by unproduced/unrepresented
writers.
Grand Prize Winner
will receive a copy of Movie Magic's Screenwriter by Write Brothers
Three Elite
Prize Winners will receive a copy of Movie Magic's Screenwriter by
Write Brothers.
Grand Prize Winner
will receive a
FREE ADMISSION PASS to The Screenwriting EXPO
Three Elite Prize
Winners win a
FREE ADMISSION PASS to The Screenwriting EXPO
Revisions Deadline: August 19, 2009
Final Deadline (no exceptions): August 31, 2009
Entry fee: $ 69 (if resubmitted online by 08/19/2009)
$ 69 (if submitted online by 08/31/2009 (23:59 hrs Pacific)
Notification date: Top 100 scripts notified on 10/31/2009
