Golden Script Competition
Golden Script Competition
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The Golden Script Competition is a yearly competition founded in Glasgow, UK, of short, TV pilot and feature screenplays from all around the world.
You will be submitting to the 2021 edition and the winning scripts of this edition will be read by some of the best production companies and literary agencies (including some that have one several OSCARS and BAFTAS), giving you the chance to have your script produced or represented.
Who's reading our top scripts:
- Scott Free Productions (Gladiator, The Martian)
- Reliance Entertainment (1917, Ready Player One)
- Killer Films (Still Alice, Carol)
- Amblin Partners (Green Book, The Girl on the Train)
- Benaroya Pictures (Lawless, Margin Call)
- Broken Road Productions (The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Next)
- Shoreline Entertainment (The Man from Earth, The Signal)
- Simon West Productions (The Expendables 2, Tomb Raider)
- West Coast Film Partners (Olympus Has Fallen, Donnie Darko)
- Lit Entertainment Group (Prisoners, Free Guy)
- Stone Village Productions (The Lincoln Lawyer, Runner Runner)
- Knight Hall Agency (repr. Show More
Deadline/Entry Fees
| Deadline | Date | Entry Fee | Days till Deadline |
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| November Deadline | November 19, 2020 | $54.99 | |
| December Deadline | December 11, 2020 | $54.99 | |
| January Deadline | January 18, 2021 | $64.99 | |
| February Deadline | February 16, 2021 | $64.99 | |
| March Deadline | March 17, 2021 | $64.99 | 19 |
| March Deadline | March 29, 2021 | $64.99 | 31 |
Please see website for additional deadlines and details.
Rules
- Submitted scripts must be original screenplays, and the sole property of the applicant(s). Screenplays submitted must not have been previously sold or produced. Adapted or based on screenplays are also accepted. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to register their screenplay and secure clearance from the copyright holders of any copyrighted materials included within the submitted screenplay. All entrants, including the nominees and winners, retain complete and exclusive rights to their work.
- All ages are eligible, and you can submit from any country.
- All entries must be in English.
- We accept screenplays between 1-140 pages in length. For scripts over 140 pages, you would need to pay an additional fee.
- There is no limit to the number of screenplays you may submit.
- All entries must be uploaded in PDF/FDX format. Contact details or names are allowed to be on the title page.
- All screenplays should be written in industry standard format (Courier 12 pt font).
- Substitutions of either corrected pages or new drafts of the entry screenplay(s) are not encouraged. However, should you resubmit, please note that ONLY ONE resubmission is possible (you would need to pay an additional fee) and that you may do so no later than 40 days before the deadline.
- Competition judges, readers and employees of our competition, past and present, and their immediate friends and families, are NOT eligible to enter. Previous winning and finalist scripts are also NOT eligible.
- Entries must be received on or before the deadlines and submission fee payment must be made in full at time of the submission. All entry fees are non-refundable and we do not provide any feedback (except for paid feedback).
- By entering The Golden Script Competition you agree to all the rules listed. Regardless of your status (winner or nominee), please note that your script, logline and contact information may be shared with our partners and sponsors, and by submitting you agree with that. You also agree to release and hold harmless The Golden Script Competition and its subsidiary, parent and affiliated companies from and against any and all claims, expenses, and liability, including but not limited to damages and negligence to property and persons, including but not limited to invasion of privacy, defamation, slander, libel, violation of right of publicity, copyright, infringement of trademark or other intellectual property rights relating to a participant’s entry, participation in the contest and/or acceptance or use or misuse of the prize.
The Golden Script 2021 Edition NOMINEES will be announced on the 5th of June, 2021.
Awards
FEATURE SCRIPTS
THE GOLDEN SCRIPT WINNER (1st Place) - Trophy + Award Certificate + 1 InkTip Package worth $100 + 1yr ISAConnect Membership worth $100 + Unlimited Subscription @ Filmarket Hub + 1 Yearly ScreenwritingStaffing Membership worth $130 + 1 WriterDuet License + GUARANTEED Golden List Inclusion
THE SILVER SCRIPT WINNER (Runner Up) - Trophy + Award Certificate + 1 InkTip Package worth $100 + 1yr Subscription @ Filmarket Hub worth $90 + 1 Monthly ScreenwritingStaffing Membership + 1 WriterDuet License + GUARANTEED Golden List Inclusion
THE BRONZE SCRIPT WINNER (Second Runner Up) - Trophy + Award Certificate + 1 InkTip Package worth $100 + 6mo Subscription @ Filmarket Hub worth $60 + 1 Monthly ScreenwritingStaffing Membership + GUARANTEED Golden List Inclusion
FINALISTS - Award Certificate + 20% off discount @ Filmarket Hub + Golden List Inclusion (if placed on the 4th to 15th place)
SHORT SCRIPTS
THE GOLDEN SCRIPT WINNER (1st Place) - Trophy + Award Certificate + 1yr ISAConnect Membership worth $100 + 1 Yearly ScreenwritingStaffing Membership worth $130 + 1 WriterDuet License + GUARANTEED Golden List Inclusion
THE SILVER SCRIPT WINNER (Runner Up) - Trophy + Award Certificate + 1 Monthly ScreenwritingStaffing Membership + 1 WriterDuet License + GUARANTEED Golden List Inclusion
THE BRONZE SCRIPT WINNER (Second Runner Up) - Trophy + Award Certificate + 1 Monthly ScreenwritingStaffing Membership + GUARANTEED Golden List Inclusion
FINALISTS - Award Certificate + Golden List Inclusion (if placed on the 4th, 5th or 6th place)
TV PILOTS
THE GOLDEN TV SCRIPT WINNER (1st Place) - Trophy + Award Certificate + 1yr ISAConnect Membership worth $100 + 1 InkTip Package worth $100 + 1 Yearly ScreenwritingStaffing Membership worth $130 + Unlimited Subscription @ Filmarket Hub + 1 WriterDuet License + GUARANTEED Golden List Inclusion
THE SILVER TV SCRIPT WINNER (Runner Up) - Trophy + Award Certificate + 1 InkTip Package worth $100 + 1 Monthly ScreenwritingStaffing Membership + 1 WriterDuet License + GUARANTEED Golden List Inclusion
THE BRONZE TV SCRIPT WINNER (Second Runner Up) - Trophy + Award Certificate + 1 InkTip Package worth $100 + 1 Monthly ScreenwritingStaffing Membership + GUARANTEED Golden List Inclusion
FINALISTS - Award Certificate + Golden List Inclusion (if placed on the 4th to 9th place)
Golden Script Competition
Contact
Web:
https://goldenscript.net
Email:
contact@goldenscript.net
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Golden Script Competition
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Web:
https://goldenscript.net
Email:
contact@goldenscript.net
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Contest News
Golden Script Competition Announces Partnership with Emmy-Nominated Writer
The Golden Script Competition has announced a partnership with Jessica Sharzer, a three-time Emmy-nominated screenwriter, for the 2021 competition. Jessica Sharzer will read the 2021 winning TV pilot script as well as hold a 1-hour one-on-one masterclass with the winning writer via video call in July 2021. [Updated: 12/12/2020]
Golden Script Competition Partners with Paul Haggis
Winners of The Golden Script Competition will receive a reading and one-on-one masterclass with Paul Haggis. [Updated: 12/03/2020]
Interviews
Golden Script Competition
Contact
Web:
https://goldenscript.net
Email:
contact@goldenscript.net
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