Objective

We actively push the Semifinalists, Finalists, Runners-Up and Winners for a full year with the intention of creating opportunities for the writers. We are a hands on competition because we feel it is important to continue supporting the top scripts beyond the cash and prizes.

We are proud to present the competition with Write Brothers, a company that not only provides the necessary tools for writing but is an advocate and true supporter of emerging writers.

We are endorsed by Robert McKee, author of STORY.

Deadline/Entry Fees

Notification: August 15, 2015

Rules

1. Any script from any genre will be considered.
2. Multiple entries are accepted, provided a signed entry form and appropriate entry fee is attached to each submission.
3. Multiple authorship is acceptable. If the screenplay wins an award, that award will be divided among the writers, by the writers.
4. Screenplays must be the original work of the author.
5. Scriptapalooza recommends registering your scripts with the WGA or copyrighting your material with the Library of Congress.
6. No substitutions of new drafts or corrected pages for script entries will be accepted under any circumstances.
7. Entry must be accompanied by the following:
   a. completed official entry form (photocopies are acceptable)
   b. the appropriate entry fee
   c. completed original feature screenplay
   

Awards

First Place Winner

• $10,000 Cash
• Access to over 150 producers thru Scriptapalooza’s Network
• Writer’s Studio from Write Brothers (Outline 4D, Movie Magic Screenwriter and Dramatica Pro)
• 1 year of International Screenwriters’ Association Connect Membership
• Scriptapalooza Professional Screenplay Coverage
• Admission to Robert McKee Story Seminar in New York or Los Angeles
• Hollywood Screenwriting Directory from The Writers Store
• 6 month online subscription from Backstage
• Phone consultation about your script with Amy Wagner of Abrams Artists Agency
• Phone consultation about your script with Andrew Kersey of Kersey Management

Second Place Winner

• Kindle Fire HD Tablet
• Access to over 150 producers thru Scriptapalooza’s Network
• Writer’s Studio from Write Brothers (Outline 4D, Movie Magic Screenwriter and Dramatica Pro)
• 1 year of International Screenwriters’ Association Connect Membership
• Scriptapalooza Professional Screenplay Coverage
• Hollywood Screenwriting Directory from The Writers Store
• 6 month online subscription from Backstage
• Phone consultation about your script with Amy Wagner of Abrams Artists Agency
• Phone consultation about your script with Andrew Kersey of Kersey Management

Third Place Winner

• Kindle Fire HD Tablet
• Access to over 150 producers thru Scriptapalooza’s Network
• Writer’s Studio from Write Brothers (Outline 4D, Movie Magic Screenwriter and Dramatica Pro)
• 1 year of International Screenwriters’ Association Connect Membership
• Scriptapalooza Professional Screenplay Coverage
• Hollywood Screenwriting Directory from The Writers Store
• 6 month online subscription from Backstage
• Phone consultation about your script with Amy Wagner of Abrams Artists Agency
• Phone consultation about your script with Andrew Kersey of Kersey Management

10 Runners-Up

• Access to over 150 producers thru Scriptapalooza’s Network
• Writer’s Studio from Write Brothers (Outline 4D, Movie Magic Screenwriter and Dramatica Pro)
• Hollywood Screenwriting Directory from The Writers Store
• 1 year of International Screenwriters’ Association Connect Membership

All 30 Finalists

• Access to over 150 producers thru Scriptapalooza’s Network
• Receive Movie Magic Screenwriter and Dramatica Writer’s Dreamkit from Write Brothers
• 1 year of International Screenwriters’ Association Connect Membership

Also Queued

Writers who have queued this contest have also queued:

• PAGE International Screenwriting Awards
• Austin Film Festival Screenplay & Teleplay Competition
• Creative World Awards
• WriteMovies Writing Contest
• Hollywood Screenplay Contest