Calling All Writers: Weekly Contest Roundup – 7/31/2017

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 take a look, shall we?

Contest News, Updates, and Announcements:

CineStory Announces Semi-Finalists in Feature Competition

CineStory has named the semi-finalists in their annual Feature Retreat and Fellowship. The retreat, which takes place over four days in Idyllwild California, includes a variety of industry-related seminars as well as one-on-one sessions with CineStory mentors. Past mentors include Mark Fergus (Children of Men, Iron Man) Meg LeFauve (Inside Out), and Keith Gordon (Dexter, The Walking Dead). 

For the full list of semi-finalists, click here!

Upcoming Screenwriting Contest Deadlines:

The following contest deadlines are coming in hot. Submit now!

ScreenCraft Short Screenplay Contest – $49
Final Deadline 8/1 (tomorrow)

ScreenCraft Film Fund – $35
Early Deadline 8/1 (tomorrow)

ISA Fast Track Fellowship VI – $75
Final Deadline 8/9

ScreenCraft Action & Thriller 2017 Screenplay Contest – $49
Early Deadline 8/10

WeScreenplay Diverse Voices Screenwriting Contest – $35
Early deadline 8/15

ScreenCraft Drama Contest – $69
Final Deadline 9/12

ScreenCraft Pilot Launch – $59
Final Deadline 9/13