By Staff · August 21, 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!
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ScreenCraft has announced that The Triple Engagement by Robert Troccolo has been selected as the Grand Prize Winner of the 2017 ScreenCraft Comedy Screenplay Contest. Troccolo will receive a $1,000 cash prize and hand-picked industry consultations. Here is the logline:
After a woman left at the altar twice is given an ultimatum by a psychic that if she doesn’t marry in one year she’ll never marry, she hatches a plan to get engaged to three men and marry whoever shows up.
For the top ten screenplays, including the official runner-up entitled Last Christmas by Kate Erickson, click here.
The following contest deadlines are fast approaching. Submit now!
ISA Fast Track Fellowship VI – $75
Extended Deadline 8/23
Tracking Board Launchpad Feature Competition – $85
Late Deadline 8/27
Shore Scripts Screenwriting Contest – $55
Late Deadline 8/31
ScreenCraft Drama Contest – $69
Final Deadline 9/12
ScreenCraft Pilot Launch Screenplay Contest – $59
Final Deadline 9/13
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