Objective

To discover original, high-concept feature film ideas and develop the winning material with the writer for studio circulation.

Deadline/Entry Fees

Expired. Previous Deadline: 06/28/2017

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Notification: July 2017

Rules

Written or video submissions accepted.

For written pitches:

• A two-sentence logline to a 3-5 page treatment–entirely up to you on how to best present your idea. We don’t judge on format, we judge on the idea itself. Extended treatments and supplemental materials (illustrations, etc.) are also allowed. Please do not send full-length screenplays–summaries ONLY. Pitches may be emailed direct or uploaded.
• Remove your name and contact information from the materials prior to submitting.
• Longer submissions are judged on the SAME criteria as short ones, so whatever length you think is best.

For video pitches:

• Submit a link to the video after registration through email. We prefer a private link on YouTube, Vimeo, or any other video hosting site, or your personal website. *make sure to include the password, if private
• Videos can be any length, but shorter is typically better. No short films (or for that matter, features). Must adequately convey to overall premise.

General rules:

• Concept MUST be for a feature-length film. Ideas for TV pilots, novels, short stories, and any other creative medium are not accepted.
• It is highly advised that you register your concept with the WGA prior to submitting, however it is not required. Script Pipeline will not share your idea with anyone unless you’re chosen as a finalist and give us explicit permission to do so.
• Previous Script Pipeline writers and former Great Movie Idea entrants are welcome to submit.
• Goes without saying, but the concept needs to be WHOLLY ORIGINAL and not based on an existing franchise. In other words, don’t send us the next Avengers installment. Come up with your own epic story.

Awards

Grand Prize Winner (1) - Announced July 2017:

• $1,000
• Consultation sessions with Script Pipeline executives to get your concept ready for circulation
• Assistance in getting a completed TV pilot script circulation-ready (depending on the writer's experience level)
• Exposure to producers and other companies for potential development
• Review of additional pitches and material

Runner-up - Announced July 2017:

• Extended consultation with Script Pipeline's Director of Development to fine-tune your pitch
• Consideration for industry circulation