By Staff · June 19, 2017
Welcome back to The Script Lab’s weekly screenwriting contest roundup – our gathering of all the latest in contest news, updates, and announcements for emerging screenwriters looking to make a splash. Screenwriting competitions are tried and true when it comes to planting a foot firmly in the appropriate door, so remember to check back often (every Monday) for the most up-to-date info on all the weekly winners and deadlines!
Let’s dive in, shall we?
ScreenCraft has announced that the following writers have been selected to attend their inaugural residency program in Treasure Beach Jamacia:
The winners will be provided free tuition to the six day program, and receive mentorship from industry professionals at the Weinstein Company, Sony Pictures, Netflix, and Kaplan/Perrone management,
Culled from over 1100 submissions (their biggest season yet), ScreenCraft has announced the quarter-finalists in their annual Comedy Screenplay Contest. The semifinalist scripts will be announced July 7th, with finalists and winners to come later. Click here for the full list.
CineStory has announced the quarter-finalists in their annual feature retreat. Winners will come together in Idyllwild, California for a series of industry panels and one-on-one meeting with mentors focused on career development. The full list is available here.
After launching an industry-wide search for the next iconic character, Roadmap Writers has selected 30 finalists from over 1000 different submissions. Check out all the finalists here!
The following contest deadlines are fast approaching. Submit now!
$65 – Final Deadline 6/24
$55 – Final Deadline 6/26
$65 – Final Deadline 6/28
$55 – Final Deadline 6/30