Diversity Film & Script Showcase

Objective

Submissions Open: January 3, 2021. The Diversity Film & Script Showcase recognizes and showcases screenplays featuring an Under Represented Lead Character OR Filmmaker (Writer or Co-Writer, or Director, or Producer).

Deadline/Entry Fees

Notification: August 15, 2021

Rules

Accepting feature film screenplays, shorts and TV scripts, plus feature films, short films and web episodes, in all genres. Script or film must feature an under-represented lead character or filmmaker (the writer or co-writer, or the director, or the producer). Each submission entry requires:

SCREENPLAY, SHORT or TELEPLAY
Feature screenplays must not exceed 120 pages. Television scripts must not exceed 60 pages. Shorts must not exceed 25 pages.

LOGLINE / SYNOPSIS
A brief description of your script’s story (up to 50 words).

WRITER’S BIO
A Writer’s Bio – may include background, resume, accolades, training, experience, as well as any upcoming projects.

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Awards

WINNERS – SHOWCASE
Winning projects receive

• “Winner” Recognition Laurel
• Script or film listed on the “Ink & Cinema Showcase” page of the sponsor's website along with the logline and writer's bio on the sponsor's website.

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS – SHOWCASE
Official Selections receive

• “Official Selection” laurel
• Script or film listed on the “Ink & Cinema Showcase” page of the sponsor's website.