Objective

The Script Pipeline TV Writing Contest has a single goal: to find the next extraordinary television writer. The talent level has risen dramatically in recent contest seasons, as a fast-growing community of aspiring TV writers have proven their skills with both specs and original pilots.

Deadline/Entry Fees

Expired. Previous Deadline: 05/20/2018

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Notification: July 29, 2018

Rules

Basic guidelines:

• Cover page should include the title only. Remove any contact information (name, email address, etc.) on the script. Logline and genre on the title page as well is preferred, but not required. If contact info is left on the script, we'll adjust the file accordingly--the writer will not be disqualified.
• Co-writers are allowed. Only one writer needs to register.
• PDF preferred, but will accept Final Draft, Celtx, and other file formats.
• Script should be for a half-hour or hour-long series, original pilot or spec of an existing, currently running show. All genres are allowed, and there are no length requirements. If it's a multi-part series, please send only the first part.
• No limit on the number of entries. Each entry is a separate fee.
• Simultaneous submissions are of course allowed (i.e. you can enter other screenwriting contests with the same script or circulate to companies).
• Previous Script Pipeline competition entrants welcome to enter again and are guaranteed fresh reads from a new judge. Former finalists are not allowed to enter the same script again.
• All rights to the material remain with the entrant, whether they place as a finalist or not. It is, however, recommended you copyright your material.
• Electronic submissions only.

Some general rules:

• The script entered must not have been produced in its full form (shorts based on the script are fine).
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age at time of entry.
• You have not sold or optioned any film screenplay to any entity or individual greater than $50,000.

Awards

Grand Prize Winner – announced late July 2018:

• $25,000 cash
• Exposure to Script Pipeline's industry network and a personalized circulation plan
• 1-on-1 consultation sessions with the Script Pipeline development team

Runner-up – announced late July 2017:

• $1,000 cash
• Exposure to Script Pipeline's industry network and a personalized circulation plan
• 1-on-1 consultation sessions with a development executive

Both the Grand Prize Winner and Runner-up receive these finalist benefits. . . .

Finalists (8) – announced July 1st, 2017:

• Exclusive invitations to private industry/writer events throughout the year
• Circulation to 200 companies and long-term development assistance

Semifinalists (up to top 3% of submissions) – announced late June 2017

Quarter-finalists (up to top 5% of submissions) – announced mid-June 2017