Slamdance Screenplay Competition
Slamdance
Contact
5634 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038
323-466-1786 (voice)
323-466-1784 (fax)
Web:
http://www.slamdance.com
Email:
submissions@slamdance.com
Contact: Clementine Leger , Festival Manager
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The Slamdance Screenplay Competition is dedicated to discovering and supporting emerging writing talent. We welcome screenplays in every genre, on any topic, from anywhere in the world. A unique feature of the competition is providing constructive feedback for every entrant. In addition to this, we also offer a more intensive coverage service for a supplementary fee. Now in our 23rd year, we have a history of highlighting talented, independent screenwriters and introducing them to the entertainment industry. All of our readers approach scripts differently, but in general we are looking for originality and promise in a work. As an organization, we strive to foster an independent spirit among new writers and our filmmaking community. The Slamdance Screenplay Competition has consistently linked finalists work to management representation, option and production agreements. Show More
Deadline/Entry Fees
| Deadline | Date | Entry Fee | Days till Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early | April 6, 2020 | $50 | |
| Regular | June 8, 2020 | $60 | |
| Late | July 20, 2020 | $75 | 6 |
| Final | July 27, 2020 | $75 | 13 |
See website for other TV pilot and short script entry fees. Every entrant will receive short feedback from one of our readers. It will include a genre suggestion, a logline, and a paragraph outlining the strengths and weaknesses of your screenplay. The goal of the feedback is to provide you with short & sweet constructive criticism of your work. A full coverage service is available for an additional fee.
Notification:
- QUARTER-FINALISTS ANNOUNCED: September 15, 2020
- SEMI-FINALISTS ANNOUNCED: September 22, 2020
- TOP 12 ANNOUNCED: September 29, 2020
- WGAW AWARDS PARTY: October 8, 2020
Rules
Rules:- Screenplays must not have been previously optioned, purchased or produced.
- Screenplays must not have received awards from other competitions over $500.00 at the time of entry.
- Screenwriters who have had previous feature screenplays produced and distributed by non-independent means are ineligible.
- Screenplays must be in English, formatted in 12-point courier font.
- Don't cheat in an effort to keep the page count to 120 or less. We will notice and ask that the extra fee be paid for screenplays in excess of 120 pages. As a standard rule, 1.5" left, 1" right and 1" top and bottom is a good one.
- To enter the Slamdance Screenplay Competition you must agree to its Terms and Conditions.
- The Slamdance Screenplay Competition Readers' decisions are final.
- Teleplays must not have been previously optioned, purchased or produced.
- In the event of multiple writers, list all additional co-writers. Please note Slamdance divides awards equally among co-writers.
- Slamdance is not responsible for screenplays or coverage stolen or lost in transit
- For screenplays longer than 120 pages, fifteen dollars is added to the regular entry fees.
- Cover pages are optional. If you decide to use one, it would ideally include just a title, author name, WGA registration number and Copyright information.
Awards
- A total of $16,000 in cash prizes will be awarded to the winners this year.
- The Grand Prize winner will receive $8,000 in cash.
- The winners of the Feature, Horror, TV Pilot, and Short categories will each receive $2,000 in cash.
- The top three screenwriters in each category will receive prize packages that include Festival Passes good for all screenings and parties at the next Slamdance Film Festival in Park City, Utah
- The top three screenwriters in the Feature and Horror category are eligible for membership in the Writers Guild of America’s Independent Writers Caucus.
- The winning Horror and Feature screenplays will receive $2,500 in legal services from Pierce Law Group, LLP. The top three screenwriters in each category will be included in the upcoming Slamdance Film Festival program which is distributed to industry professionals in Park City and year round.
- Production companies, studios, top agencies and managers request to read our top scripts each year.
Slamdance
Contact
5634 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038
323-466-1786 (voice)
323-466-1784 (fax)
Web:
http://www.slamdance.com
Email:
submissions@slamdance.com
Contact: Clementine Leger , Festival Manager
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Slamdance Screenplay Competition
Contact
5634 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038
323-466-1786 (voice)
323-466-1784 (fax)
Web:
http://www.slamdance.com
Email:
submissions@slamdance.com
Contact: Clementine Leger , Festival Manager
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Contest News
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Slamdance Screenplay Competition
Contact
5634 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038
323-466-1786 (voice)
323-466-1784 (fax)
Web:
http://www.slamdance.com
Email:
submissions@slamdance.com
Contact: Clementine Leger , Festival Manager
Report Card |
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(3.7/5.0) |
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(3.7/5.0) |
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