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RECOMMENDED CONTESTS & FELLOWSHIPS
TOP ELEVEN
THE BRASS BRAD SCREENWRITING MENTORSHIP AWARD - DEADLINE: AUGUST 1, 2006 The Brass Brad Sponsored by Kimberly Seilhamer, Write Bros., Inc. , Dave Trottier, Lone Eagle Publishing, Screenwriter's Expo in Los Angeles, and Creative Screenwriting magazine. There will be three writers selected, one selected for a full year of mentoring by Kimberly Seilhamer (which includes an initial script consultation and two rewrite consultations, plus bi-weekly phone conferences which will focus on how to improve your craft and how to sell yourself and your projects). Two runner-ups will also be selected. The two runner ups also receive consultations. All winners will receive professional screenwriting software from Write Bros., impressive suite of screenwriting and story development software, Trottier's latest version of the essential book, THE SCREENWRITER'S BIBLE, entry into the Expo, and a subscription to Creative Screenwriting Magazine. The mentoree will also receive Trottier's THE SCREENWRITER'S BIBLE, McKee's STORY, an online subscription to the Hollywood Creative Directory (the phone book to Hollywood) and a subscription to the Hollywood Reporter. In short, this award strives to provide the selected writer with the tools they need to play ball in the professional world... along with the guidance to back them up. Applicants may not have received a screenwriting fellowship or prize that includes a "first look" clause, an option or any other quid pro quo involving the writer's work. Must not have earned more than $5,000. for written work. Collaborative projects are not eligible. Open to residents of the USA and Canada only. Application period opens April 15, 2006 and closes August 1, 2006. Semifinalists notified in October. All semifinalists will be required to submit a get-acquainted letter and will be scheduled for a phone interview. Award Recipients will be notified in December. All applicants will receive feedback in the form of a copy of the judge's scorecard.
Standard Deadline: $50 (postmarked on or before June 30, 2006) Final Deadline: $60 (postmarked on or before August 1, 2006) Sponsored by the following:
NICHOLL FELLOWSHIP - DEADLINE: MAY 1, 2006 Academy Foundation
CHESTERFIELD FILM PROJECT - DEADLINE: ON HIATUS The Chesterfield Film
Company This prestigious program was originated by Chesterfield at Steven Spielberg´s Amblin Entertainment and Universal Studios, however, now it's sponsored by Paramount. You may submit screenplay(s), novels, short stories and plays. Those selected receive: $20,000 annual stipend/internship program. If you have any questions about this competition, check out their website or e-mail them at Info@chesterfield-co.com . Entry fee: $39.50
WALT DISNEY STUDIOS & ABC ENTERTAINMENT FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM - DEADLINE: June 23, 2006 Writing Fellowship Program Disney selects up to eight writers to work full-time developing their craft at The Walt Disney Studios and at ABC Entertainment. They offer Fellowships in the feature film and television areas. No previous experience is necessary, but you will be required to provide writing samples, as well as your biography or resume. Fellows receive a flat weekly salary of $961.54 ($50,000 annualized). The application period for the Program is May 1st through June 23rd. Entry Fee: No application fee.
Make sure you get
your program letter agreement notarized.
SUNDANCE SCREENWRITERS' LAB - DEADLINE: May 1, 2006 Sundance Institute Founded by Robert Redford in 1981, the Sundance Film Festival has quickly become one of the most prestigious of the independent film festivals in the world. It is THE SHOWCASE for American Independent Cinema. Their Feature Film Program includes the January Screenwriters Lab, the June Filmmakers Lab, and June Screenwriters Lab. There is one application for the Feature Film Program. With this application you will be considered for all of the programs. The first 5 pages of your script are required, along with cover letter, resume/bio, synopsis of the script and an application. Application Fee: $30
NICKELODEONWRITING FELLOWSHIP - DEADLINE: February 28, 2006 Nickelodeon Writing Fellowship Nickelodeon is offering writing
fellowships in live action and animated television to culturally and ethnically
diverse, new writers. Participants
will have hands-on experience writing spec scripts and pitching story ideas.
The focus of the program is to broaden Nickelodeon’s outreach efforts and
provides a salaried position for up to one year.
The ’06 – ’07 cycle is tentatively scheduled to begin in October
2006.
FOX SEARCHLAB - DEADLINE: ON HIATUS Fox Searchlab Submissions For those screenwriters interested
in branching into directing, this program's for you. If selected, the lab
provides
SCRIPTAPALOOZA - DEADLINE: APRIL 14, 2006 SCRIPTAPALOOZA First prize is $10,000 and screenwriting software for the 3 winners, 10 runners up and all finalists. All thirteen winners will be considered by Scriptapalooza’s outstanding participants which include AMG, Samuel Goldwyn Films, Film Colony, Evolution, Phoenix Pictures and many more. Sponsors include Screenplay Systems, The Writer's Store, Hollywood.com, and WGAw. For further information or an application please visit www.scriptapalooza.com or call 323.654.5809. Entry Fee for early deadline of January 5th: $40 Entry Fee for final deadline of April 14th: $50
ASA/GOTHAM WRITER'S WORKSHOP - DEADLINE: October 31 American Screenwriters
Association/Gotham Writer's Workshop
Entry Fee: $50 ASA Member / $60 Non-member
SCR(I)PT MAGAZINE'S OPEN DOOR CONTEST - DEADLINE: June 1, 2006 Scr(i)pt Magazine The winner will receive consideration for representation from Benderspink PLUS screenwriting software provided by Final Draft, a $200 gift certificate from The Writers Store, a Gift Certificate to any Action/Cut Filmmaking Seminar ($350 Value), a two-year membership to Script P.I.M.P.'s Writer's Database and a copy of Dr. Format Answers Your Questions. Also provided by InkTip.com for second and third place winners: an e-mail announcement sent to approximately 6,500 industry professionals, placement of your winning script on their password-protected web site and a logline for your winning screenplay in their publication. Second and third-place winners also receive a copy of Dr. Format Answers Your Questions, screenwriting software provided by Final Draft. Also, So You Wanna Sell A Script will provide the top-three winners with Total Script Express & Query Editing Service, one year free listing in their Script Marketplace, and placement in one issue of the Hollywood Bugle. Entry Fee: $45
FINAL DRAFT'S BIG BREAK- DEADLINE: June 1, 2006 (regular), June 15, 2006 (late) FINAL DRAFT, INC. The first-prize winner receives $10,000, round-trip airfare to Los Angeles, 3 nights hotel accommodations meetings with studio executives and agents. Second-prize winner receives $3,000. Third-prize winner receives $1,000. Entry Fee: $50 The top ten winners receive the following:
AMERICAN
ZOETROPE SCREENWRITING COMPETITION -
DEADLINE: August 1,
2006 (early), September 1, 2006 (final)
American Zoetrope Screenplay Contest $5000 Grand Prize. The top ten screenplays will be
considered for film option and development by
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