Script Pipeline Screenwriting and TV Writing Competition
Script Pipeline Screenplay/TV
Contact
2633 Lincoln Blvd. #701
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(323) 424-4243 (voice)
Web:
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Email:
entry@scriptpipeline.com
Contact: Matt Misetich, Contest Coordinator
MovieBytes Interview: Chadwick Clough
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Objective
To help launch the careers of undiscovered screenwriters and give unprecedented access to studio-level executives.Deadline/Entry Fees
| Deadline | Date | Entry Fee | Days till Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-registration | December 31, 2021 | $45 | 29 |
| Early | March 1, 2022 | $55 | 89 |
| Regular | May 1, 2022 | $60 | 150 |
| Late | May 15, 2022 | $65 | 164 |
| Extended | May 31, 2022 | $70 | 180 |
Notification: August 13, 2022
Rules
Judging is based primarily on the overall quality of the script, including storytelling ability and fundamental components (e.g. dialogue, plot, structure, and characterization). Concept marketability, originality, and writing style are also taken into consideration.
Best piece of advice is to submit material that highlights your distinct voicewhat separates your script from the norm. Although we're strict on judging and only work with a select group of writers annually, all types of genres and styles are fair game. In the past, finalist and winning screenplays have ranged from microbudget indies, to true stories, big-budget sci-fi, straight genre pieces, and everything in-between.
Being selected as a Quarterfinalist or higher means that we feel the script has potential, the writing is above average, and it's a project we're confident in helping further develop and promote to industry.
All contest judges are comprised of our regular Script Pipeline development execs and senior-level staff. We don't use unpaid interns or volunteers.
Basic guidelines:
- Cover page should include the title, but remove any contact information (name, email address, etc.). Logline and genre on the title page as well is preferred.
- Co-writers are allowed. List each writer's name when registering your script.
- PDF required. All software should have a convert to PDF function, including Final Draft and other screenwriting software.
- For the Screenwriting Contest: Script should be a feature-length screenplay.
- For the TV Writing Contest: Script should be an original pilot. We will NOT be accepting spec scripts of existing shows.
- All genres are allowed, and there are no length requirements for either contest. If it's a multi-part series, please send only the first part.
- Script Pipeline Screenwriting or TV Writing winners, runners-up, and finalists since 2011 are not eligible.
- No limit on the number of entries. Each entry is a separate fee.
- Simultaneous submissions are allowed (i.e., you can enter other screenwriting contests with the same script).
- All rights to the material remain with the entrant, whether they place as a finalist or not.
- The script entered must not have been produced in its full form. Shorts based on the script are fine.
- Electronic submissions only.
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age at time of entry.
Awards
- Grand Prize Winner: $25,000 each for Screenwriting and TV Writing ($50,000 total)
- Runners-up: $2,500 each for Screenwriting and TV Writing ($5,000 total)
- Introductions to managers, producers, agents, directors, and others searching for screenplays
- Long-term script circulation to industry and continual guidance connecting with companies
- Development assistance from Script Pipeline's senior execs
- Additional script reviews and consideration of other material for industry exposure
- Exclusive invitations to annual writer and industry events hosted by Pipeline Media Group Up to 75 Quarterfinalists and 30 Semifinalists will receive general feedback on their work from Script Pipeline's development execs, plus consideration for industry circulation.
Script Pipeline Screenplay/TV
Contact
2633 Lincoln Blvd. #701
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(323) 424-4243 (voice)
Web:
Click here
Email:
entry@scriptpipeline.com
Contact: Matt Misetich, Contest Coordinator
MovieBytes Interview: Chadwick Clough
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Script Pipeline Screenwriting and TV Writing Competition
Contact
2633 Lincoln Blvd. #701
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(323) 424-4243 (voice)
Web:
Click here
Email:
entry@scriptpipeline.com
Contact: Matt Misetich, Contest Coordinator
MovieBytes Interview: Chadwick Clough
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Contest News
Script Pipeline Names 2017 Quarterfinalists
Quarterfinalists have been announced for the 2017 Script Pipeline Screenwriting Competition. Semifinalists will be announced June 26th. [Updated: 06/20/2017]
Script Pipeline Names Screenplay and TV Contest Winners
The winners and runners-up of the 2016 Script Pipeline Screenwriting and TV Writing Competitions were announced Saturday, July 23rd and awarded over $35,000. The private event in Los Angeles connected top industry execs and the finalists, as well as other recent Script Pipeline writers. [Updated: 07/27/2016]
Script Pipeline Names 2016 Quarterfinalists
Quarterfinalists have been announced for the 2016 Script Pipeline Screenwriting Competition. Semifinalists will be announced on June 24th. [Updated: 06/16/2016]
Script Pipeline's Matt Misetich
Matt Misetich started as a freelance reader at Script Pipeline in 2006, and gradually assumed more managerial duties until he eventually became the contest's full-time Director of Development. Prior to joining Script Pipeline, Matt worked at the film distribution company, Alpha Media. [Updated: 01/12/2016]
Script Pipeline Names 2015 Film & TV Contest Winners
Script Pipeline announced the winners of the 2015 Screenwriting and TV Writing Competitions at their Secret Door event in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 8th.
Top honors and $20,000 for Screenwriting went to Henry Dunham with his crime/thriller Militia. Grand Prize for TV went to the original pilot Beechwood, written by Eric Beu and Greg Martin.
[Updated: 08/18/2015]
Interviews
MovieBytes Interview: Chadwick Clough
An interview with Chadwick Clough regarding the Script Pipeline Writing Competition. [Updated: 01/19/2012]
MovieBytes Interview:Screenwriter Scott Cunningham
An interview with screenwriter Scott Cunningham regarding the Script P.I.M.P. Writing Competition. [Updated: 10/11/2007]
MovieBytes Interview:Screenwriter Deborah Baxtrom
An interview with screenwriter Deborah Baxtrom regarding the Script P.I.M.P. Writing Competition. [Updated: 09/12/2007]
MovieBytes Interview:Screenwriter Jason Whiton
An interview with screenwriter Jason Whiton regarding the Script P.I.M.P. Writing Competition. [Updated: 08/12/2005]
MovieBytes Interview:Screenwriter Andrew Cannistra
An interview with screenwriter Andrew Cannistra regarding the Script P.I.M.P. Writing Competition. [Updated: 08/24/2004]
MovieBytes Interview:Screenwriter Brett Cooper
An interview with screenwriter Brett Cooper regarding the Script P.I.M.P. Writing Competition. [Updated: 12/15/2003]
Script Pipeline Screenwriting and TV Writing Competition
Contact
2633 Lincoln Blvd. #701
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(323) 424-4243 (voice)
Web:
Click here
Email:
entry@scriptpipeline.com
Contact: Matt Misetich, Contest Coordinator
MovieBytes Interview: Chadwick Clough
Report Card |
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(3.8/5.0) |
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| Feedback: |
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| Signficance: |
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(3.6/5.0) |
| Report Cards: |
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Have you entered?
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