WriteMovies' Writing Contest 80
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WriteMovies' Writing Contest 80 - our 80th major international screenwriting contest is now open!
The top three screenplays will win:
- A year of script development (worth up to $3200).
- Representation from our industry-facing partner TalentScout International Management.
- Pitching of your developed script to the international industry.
Pitch Entry: For an additional opportunity to become a prize winner, submit a one-page pitch document alongside your script!
With each submission, you'll receive a feedback sheet about your script's first ten pages - and the chance to submit any redraft before the final deadline, for free. And as ever, the best way to get the most out of your entry is to combine it with a mentoring service:
Studio Coverage - see exactly how an analyst would currently assess your script with a summary and recommendations for studio executives. Show More
Deadline/Entry Fees
| Deadline | Date Days till: |
Entry Fee |
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| Earlybird | September 28, 2025 15 |
$49 (Screenplay, Stageplay, TV PIlot), $79 (Book and Video Game) |
| Standard | October 19, 2025 36 |
$59 (Screenplay, Stageplay, TV PIlot), $79 (Book and Video Game) |
| Late | November 9, 2025 57 |
$69 (Screenplay, Stageplay, TV PIlot), $79 (Book and Video Game) |
Notification: Overall Winners - December 19th
Eligibility
Open to anyone. Scripts need to be in English.Rules
- We no longer accept checks due to issues with fraud. Please use the PayPal options when participating through our website. Please ensure you can send AND receive payments via PayPal.
- There are no physical items deliverable under our services – all reports will be provided by email in standard document formats.
- Each entry is entitled to submit a free redraft before the final deadline. Only one redraft will be accepted.
- Each script entry will receive a feedback sheet about the script's first ten pages, except if commissioning Studio Coverage or Development Notes, which instead provide a longer, more detailed report on the whole script.
- With entries submitted close to the Late Deadline, we cannot guarantee to provide feedback before the close of the contest, but the entrant is still welcome to submit a redraft before the contest closes.
- Pitch Entry must be submitted alongside a Screenplay Entry. Pitch submissions without an accompanying script will not be considered.
- Once a project has been processed, there is no refund.
- Any cancellations must be requested within 48 hours and before any public announcement of winning entries.
- Entries MUST have a cover sheet/title-page with contact info in order to be considered.
- Prize: All winners are guaranteed representation and one full year of script mentoring, including development notes on all re-writes of the winning scripts. Worth $3,200.
- Up to $1 million in option monies from the A-List producers we work with. If an established studio/production company makes an offer on your script, we will fly you to Los Angeles and cover your flight & hotel costs for three days. We will pitch the top three projects to relevant production companies. You keep ALL the option/sales money (unless you commission an agent, manager or attorney to represent you). The Grand Prize winner is also pitched to several literary agencies and management companies as well as non-US companies to increase the chances of a sale. The top three overall winners and their projects are mentioned in press releases and on the web.
Awards
Top three scripts and the Pitch Entry winner all receive:
- A year of free script development worth up to $3200
- Representation and guaranteed pitching to industry by Talent Scout International Management
WriteMovies
Contact
264 S. La Cienega Boulevard
Suite 1132
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(206) 203-1256 (fax)
Web:
Click here
Email:
info@writemovies.com
Contact: John Sullivan, Competitions & Consulting Facilitator
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WriteMovies Screenwriting Competition
Contact
264 S. La Cienega Boulevard
Suite 1132
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(206) 203-1256 (fax)
Web:
Click here
Email:
info@writemovies.com
Contact: John Sullivan, Competitions & Consulting Facilitator
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Contest News
MovieBytes Interview:
Screenwriter Craig Berger
An interview with screenwriter Craig Berger regarding the WriteMovies.com Writing Competition.
Q: What's the title of the script you entered in this contest, and what's it about?A: The script is called "The Devil and Agent Webster" and it's about what happens when The Devil has to go into the Federal Witness Protection Program.
Q: What made you enter this particular contest? Have you entered any other contests with this script? If so, how did you do?A: Whenever I have a few new scripts, I do a little on-line sweep, Moviebytes is quite helpful for this, and pick out about ten contests that I'm going to enter, that I like and think will be a good fit for me. This particular script is currently in the quarterfinal round of some other contests and I'm not sure how it will end up. It was also a 2nd rounder in the Austin Film Screenwriting competition.
Q: Were you satisfied with the adminstration of the contest? Did they meet their deadlines? Did you receive all the awards that were promised?A: I was certainly satisfied with the administration of the contest. It took me awhile to get a meeting with the sponsor of the contest, but I thought that was good because it meant he was busy getting movies made, which is what I want. So far, I have gotten everything that was promised as a result of winning.
Q: Were you given any feedback on your script? If so, did you find the feedback helpful?A: I have received extensive notes on the script and am sure the script has improved tremendously as a result. Writemovies and TalentScout Management are committed to helping me put out the best product possible.
Q: Has your success in this contest helped you market your script? Were you contacted by any agents, managers or producers?A: I have only recently won the contest, but as word gets out, I expect marketing opportunities to grow. It's a fresh, funny script and I have high hopes! I also have many other scripts, a good number of which have placed in screenplay competitions, so I hope this award will help me find a dedicated agent who can help me take full advantage of my talent and prolific nature.
Q: What's your background? Have you written any other screenplays or television scripts?A: Yes, I've written over a dozen feature screenplays, as well as several television pilots, stage plays, and comic book scripts.
Q: Do you live in Los Angeles? If not, do you have any plans to move there?A: I moved out to Los Angeles from Brooklyn four years ago, and so far it seems like the right decision.
Q: What's next? Are you working on a new script?A: I am always writing and working on scripts of one kind or another. My latest is based on my experiences as a Chess Coach in Harlem. There's always something new on the horizon as far as my writing goes.
Posted Wednesday, October 26, 2005
WriteMovies Screenwriting Competition
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264 S. La Cienega Boulevard
Suite 1132
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(206) 203-1256 (fax)
Web:
Click here
Email:
info@writemovies.com
Contact: John Sullivan, Competitions & Consulting Facilitator
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