Story Pros - Screenwriting Contests

Unless you were born the son or daughter of a major Hollywood player...

Screenwriting contests should be part of your marketing strategy.

First, they give you a quick and economical way to see how your script stacks up against other writer's work.

Second, having your screenplay place as a quarterfinalist, semifinalist, or finalist in a respected contest can get Hollywood calling you! Companies that would never respond to blind cold calls or query letters are the same companies that often request to read scripts that place well in respected contests.

StoryPros has done much of the legwork for you by screening the hundreds of contests out there. The most prestigious contests, and the ones that can do the most for your career, are listed below.

StoryPros International Screenplay Screenplay Contest

StoryPros Awards Screenplay Contest

Nicholl Fellowship in Screenwriting (MPAA-sponsored)

BlueCat Screenplay Competition

PAGE Awards

Scriptapalooza Screenplay Contest

Austin Film Festival Screenplay Contest

Sundance Screenwriting Labs

Slamdance