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Calling All Writers: Weekly Contest Roundup – 10/23/2017

By Staff · October 23, 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!

Contest News, Updates, and Announcements:

ScreenCraft Announces Mentors for 5th Annual ScreenCraft Fellowship

ScreenCraft has unveiled the mentors for their prestigious annual ScreenCraft Screenwriting Fellowship now in it’s fifth year.

Since its inception, the ScreenCraft Fellowship has launched the career of more than 10 screenwriters. Winners have gone on to sell projects, get staffed on shows and sign with top managers and agents. Needless to say, this is our most significant opportunity of the year.

Up to 4 winners will receive all-expenses-paid trip to Los Angeles for mentorship, meetings and introductions to key industry professionals.

ScreenCraft has also announced their lineup of studio executives and producers to mentor the winners.  Fellowship recipients will meet individually with development executives from UniversalWarner Bros, Sony Pictures, Fox, Lionsgate and acclaimed producer Lawrence Grey!

Austin Film Festival Announces Annual Script Competition Finalists

The Austin Film Festival has announced the Finalists in their 2017 Script Competition. This year, 56 scripts were chosen for the Final Round with one winner to be determined in each of the 13 categories. Winners will receive cash prizes ranging from $1,000 to $5,000, reimbursements for travel and lodging while at AFF, and access to and recognition by some of the most important writers, agents, producers and filmmakers in the industry. In addition, this year’s winner of the Drama category will receive a 2 – 3 week residency in Marfa, Texas through the Capri Fellowship which hopes to provide a place where writers can find their voice and tell the stories they want to tell.

The full list of Finalists is available here.

Upcoming Screenwriting Contest Deadlines:

The following contest deadlines are fast approaching. Submit now!

ScreenCraft Family-Friendly Script Contest – $49
Early Deadline 11/2

Cinequest Screenwriting Competition – $65 (features), $55 (shorts), $60 (hour long pilot), $55 (30 minute pilot)
Extended Deadline 11/3

ScreenCraft Cinematic Short Story Contest – $39
Early Deadline 11/4

CineStory TV/Digital Retreat & Fellowship – $65
Final Deadline 11/6

Universal Writers Program – FREE
Final Deadline 11/6

WeScreenplay Feature – $59
Late Deadline 11/17


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