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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Objective
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. | 12 |
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 Announces Top 20
The BlueCat Screenplay Competition has announced their top 20 finalists for 2008:
A Mulligan Never Forgets by Taras Kennedy
Alex Sommerville is Dead by Patrick Donohoe
Booze Biz by Arthur Gregg LaShelle
Direct Response by Aaron Dancik
El Flaco by Jeff Seymann
Guess Who's Coming for Kimchee by Christina Choe
Guilty Creatures by Todd Albright & Julie Albright
Little Nothing by Dave Kline
Mister Kool by Soni Jorgensen
Past Mistakes by Maria Mathis
Price of a Child by Teri Phinazee
RED TIDE * bloom by Flo Young
Sheep by Louaine Collier Elke
The Gravy Bros. by Nicholas Yost & Daniel Short
The Italian Lover by Suzanne Griffin
The Language of Leaves by Michael J. Elsey
The Piano Tuner by Timo E. Peltonen
The Return of the Unnamed Hero by Janet Wells
The Yellow Canary by John-Michael Bister
These Girls by Diana Peterson
Updated: 08/15/2008
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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