By Cameron Cubbison · April 3, 2017
Welcome back to The Script Lab’s weekly contest roundup – a gathering of all the latest in contest news, announcements, and opportunities for screenwriters looking to unleash their latest masterpiece. The right contest can make all the difference, so remember to check back often (every Monday, in fact) for the most up-to-date info on all the weekly winners and deadlines!
Weekly News and Announcements:
Tracking Board Announces Winners of the 2016 Launch Pad Feature Competition
About the contest: The Launch Pad Competition is focused on identifying, discovering and helping launch the careers of our writers. Whether you make the quarter-finalists or win it all in any of our competitions, we work with you to help polish your work, prepare for meetings, craft you pitch, identify your follow up projects, and prepare yourself for anything that comes your way on the journey to becoming a professional writer.
ISA Fast Track Top Fifty Screenwriters Announced
About the Contest: The ISA FAST TRACK Fellowship offers two undiscovered screenwriters the opportunity to meet with and be mentored by EIGHT executives in Los Angeles. Plus, chosen writers will work directly with the ISA Development Team for an entire year in an effort to Fast Track their careers.
Scriptapalooza Fellowship Announces Recommended Writers
About the Contest: The fellowship program was developed to honor dedicated writers and to help further their creative process and skills. Writing in itself is a journey and we would like to facilitate the process by giving the fellows the opportunity to be surrounded by like-minded professionals and individuals.