BlueCat Screenplay Competition
BlueCat Contest
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Hollywood , CA 90078
(323) 785-2338 (voice)
Web:
https://www.bluecatscreenplay.com/
Email:
info@bluecatscreenplay.com
Contact: Gordy Hoffman, Founder
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The BlueCat Screenplay Competition, now in its 24th year, is accepting submissions for its 2022 competition.
Founded in 1998 by award-winning writer Gordy Hoffman, BlueCat has supported thousands of screenwriters through written analysis provided to all entrants, many of whom have gone on to successful careers in the film and television industry. BlueCat's Alumni include:
Aaron Guzikowski (Verve/Madhouse) wrote PRISONERS, the remake of PAPILLON, and Ridley Scott's RAISED BY WOLVES.
Fergal Rock wrote DEPARTURES starring Nina Dobrev and Maisie Williams.
Ana Lily Amirpour (CAA), won Special Jury Prize at the 2016 Venice Film Festival for THE BAD BATCH, directed by Lyle Vincent (DREAMLAND) and starring Jason Momoa, Jim Carrey and Keanu Reeves. Show More
Deadline/Entry Fees
| Deadline | Date | Entry Fee | Days till Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening | July 11, 2021 | Feature Screenplay $50, Pilot $45, Short Script $35. | |
| Earlybird | September 12, 2021 | Feature Screenplay $60, Pilot $55, Short Script $45. | |
| Regular | October 11, 2021 | Feature Screenplay $70, Pilot $65, Short Script $55. | |
| Final | November 14, 2021 | Feature Screenplay $75, Pilot $70, Short $60. | |
| Late | December 12, 2021 | Feature $80, Pilot $75, Short $65. | 11 |
Final Resubmission Deadline: February 21st, 2022. Feature $50, Pilot $45, Short $35. Resubmission fees remain the same throughout the competition.
Rules
We accept features, pilots and shorts - visit our website for more info.
Awards
- The Grand Prize Winner will receive $5,000. All scripts submitted (Features, Pilots and Shorts) are eligible.
- The Feature Screenplay Winner will receive $2,000.
- The Pilot Winner will receive $2,000.
- The Short Script Winner will receive $2,000.
- The Fellini Award will be awarded to the Best Screenplay from any category (Feature, Pilots or Short) of the 2021 Competition written by a screenwriter residing outside the USA and will receive $1000.
BlueCat Contest
Contact
Hollywood , CA 90078
(323) 785-2338 (voice)
Web:
https://www.bluecatscreenplay.com/
Email:
info@bluecatscreenplay.com
Contact: Gordy Hoffman, Founder
MovieBytes Interview: Gordy Hoffman
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BlueCat Screenplay Competition
Contact
Hollywood , CA 90078
(323) 785-2338 (voice)
Web:
https://www.bluecatscreenplay.com/
Email:
info@bluecatscreenplay.com
Contact: Gordy Hoffman, Founder
MovieBytes Interview: Gordy Hoffman
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Contest News
BlueCat Screenplay Winner Announced
The BlueCat Screenwriting Competition has announced HYUNG'S OVERTURE by Young Kim as their 2006 contest winner. Selected out of nearly 1800 submissions, Young Kim will be awarded $10,000 in cash.
Kim’s screenplay tells the story of the oldest son of a Korean immigrant family who leaves Harvard to manage a Bronx convenience store in order for his younger brother to fulfill his destiny as a world-class violinist.
2006 Finalists
ANOTHER YOU by Gail Mackenzie-Smith
BEARD'S CREEK by Maureen Tilyou
DIANA by Myra Sito Velasquez
HUSH by Eric Humble
SALT by David Steenhoek
STONE GROOVE by Thomas Jackson Potter
Updated: 08/02/2006
BlueCat Screenplay Competition
Contact
Hollywood , CA 90078
(323) 785-2338 (voice)
Web:
https://www.bluecatscreenplay.com/
Email:
info@bluecatscreenplay.com
Contact: Gordy Hoffman, Founder
MovieBytes Interview: Gordy Hoffman
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