Austin Film Festival and Heart of Film
Screenplay Competition |
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| Deadline |
Entry
Fee |
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June 01, 2009 |
$50; $30 (teleplays) (by 6/1/2009) |
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Award:
$5000 + reimbursement of airfare and hotel |
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| Other
Awards/Prizes:
SCREENPLAY COMPETITION AWARDS
- Drama (screenplay)- $5000 +
reimbursement + AFF Bronze Typewriter
- Comedy (screenplay) - $5000 +
reimbursement + AFF Bronze Typewriter
- Sci-Fi (screenplay) - $2500 +
reimbursement + AFF Bronze Typewriter
- Sponsor Award (screenplay) -
$2500 + reimbursement + AFF Bronze Typewriter
- Drama (teleplay) - $1000 +
reimbursement + AFF Bronze Typewriter
- Sitcom (teleplay) - $1000 +
reimbursement + AFF Bronze Typewriter
- Finalists in all categories
receive: one complimentary Producer's Badge to attend) the
Austin Film Festival and Conference (value $650) and one
complimentary Awards Luncheon Ticket.
- All Semifinalists may purchase a
Producer Badge at the discounted price of $150.
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The Austin Film Festival (AFF) is dedicated to furthering the art,
craft and business of writers and filmmakers and recognizing their
contributions to film, television and new media. The AFF champions
the work of aspiring and established writers and filmmakers by
providing unique cultural events and services, enhancing public
awareness and participation, and encouraging dynamic and
long-lasting community partnerships.
The Screenplay Competition has two primary categories: Drama and
Comedy. Teleplay Competition includes both Drama and Sitcom. This
year, you have the opportunity to have your script considered for
the Sponsor Award and Sci-Fi Award. The Sponsor Award is for
character driven narrative features with a production budget less
than 10 million. Sci-Fi includes fantasy, horror, science fiction,
surrealism and more. To enter either Sponsor or Sci-Fi awards you
must have your screenplay entered in either the Drama or Comedy
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| Notification
Date: October 24,
2009 |
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| Eligibility:
The Screenplay/Teleplay Competition is
only open to writers who do not earn a living writing for television
or film. Screenplays/Teleplays must not have been optioned or sold
prior to October 18, 2009. |
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| Rules:
Please visit our website for all rules
*There is also an early contest deadline
- May 15, 2009; the entry fee for screenplays submitted by this
early deadline is $40 |
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| Web
Address: |
http://www.austinfilmfestival.com/new/ |
| Contact
& E-mail: |
Alex McPhail |
| Contact
Title: |
Screenplay/Teleplay Competition Director |
| Organization: |
Austin Film Festival
1145 W 5th St, Ste 210
Austin, TX 78703
United States
Phone: 512.478.4795
Fax: 512.478.6205 |
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