Scriptapalooza Features & Shorts Competition
Scriptapalooza Features/Shorts
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Hollywood, CA 90046
(310) 594-5384 (voice)
Web:
http://www.scriptapalooza.com
Email:
info@scriptapalooza.com
Contact: Mark Andrushko, President and CEO
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Objective
Scriptapalooza was founded in 1998 with the goal of helping as many writers as possible through the competition. We have over 90 production companies, agents and managers reading all the entered scripts. (A complete list of participants is on Scriptapalooza's website.)
We actively push the Semifinalists, Finalists, Runners-Up and Winners for a full year with the intention of creating opportunities for the writers. We are a hands on competition because we feel it is important to continue supporting the top scripts beyond the cash and prizes. No other competition in the world does that.
We are proud to present the competition with Write Brothers, a company that not only provides the necessary tools for writing but is an advocate and true supporter of emerging writers. Show More
Deadline/Entry Fees
Deadline | Date Days till: |
Entry Fee |
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Early-bird | December 2, 2024 | $45 (features) $25 (shorts) |
Regular | January 6, 2025 32 |
$50 (features) $30 (shorts) |
Late | February 3, 2025 60 |
$55 (features) $35 (shorts) |
FINAL DEADLINE | March 3, 2025 88 |
$60 (features) $40 (shorts) |
LAST MINUTE DEADLINE | April 7, 2025 123 |
$65 (features); $45 (shorts) |
We now accept SHORT screenplays, under 50 pages in length.
Notification: August 15, 2025
Rules
This competition is open to any writer, 18 or older without produced feature film credits. Entering the competition constitutes permission to use the winners' names and likenesses for publicity and promotions with no additional compensation. We reserve the right to publicize and promote any and all progress, development and success of the entered scripts.
- Any script from any genre will be considered.
- Multiple entries are accepted, provided a signed entry form and appropriate entry fee is attached to each submission.
- Multiple authorship is acceptable. If the screenplay wins an award, that award will be divided among the writers, by the writers.
- Screenplays must be the original work of the author.
- Scriptapalooza recommends registering your scripts with the WGA or copyrighting your material with the Library of Congress.
- Entry must be accompanied by the following:
a. completed official entry form (photocopies are acceptable)
b. the appropriate entry fee
c. completed original feature screenplay
Awards
Awards for FEATURES competition:First Place Winner
- $10,000 Cash
- Access to over 150 producers thru Scriptapalooza’s Network
- Writer’s Studio from Write Brothers (Outline 4D, Movie Magic Screenwriter and Dramatica Pro)
- 1 year of International Screenwriters’ Association Connect Membership
- 6 month online subscription from Backstage
- 5 CoverFly tokens for peer feedback on your script
- InkTip Script Listing & InkTip Magazine Listing
Second Place Winner
- Access to over 150 producers thru Scriptapalooza’s Network
- Writer’s Studio from Write Brothers (Outline 4D, Movie Magic Screenwriter and Dramatica Pro)
- 1 year of International Screenwriters’ Association Connect Membership
- 6 month online subscription from Backstage
- 5 CoverFly tokens for peer feedback on your script
- InkTip Script Listing & InkTip Magazine Listing
Third Place Winner
- Access to over 150 producers thru Scriptapalooza’s Network
- Writer’s Studio from Write Brothers (Outline 4D, Movie Magic Screenwriter and Dramatica Pro)
- 1 year of International Screenwriters’ Association Connect Membership
- 6 month online subscription from Backstage
- 5 CoverFly tokens for peer feedback on your script
- InkTip Script Listing & InkTip Magazine Listing
10 Runners-Up
- Access to over 150 producers thru Scriptapalooza’s Network
- Writer’s Studio from Write Brothers (Outline 4D, Movie Magic Screenwriter and Dramatica Pro)
- Hollywood Screenwriting Directory from The Writers Store
- 1 year of International Screenwriters’ Association Connect Membership
All 30 Finalists
- Access to over 150 producers thru Scriptapalooza’s Network
- Receive Movie Magic Screenwriter and Dramatica Writer’s Dreamkit from Write Brothers
- 1 year of International Screenwriters’ Association Connect Membership
- 1st Place Prize - $2000 Cash
- Access to over 150 producers thru Scriptapalooza's Network
- 2nd Place Prize
- Access to over 150 producers thru Scriptapalooza's Network
- 3rd Place Prize
- Access to over 150 producers thru Scriptapalooza's Network
- 5 Finalists
- Access to over 150 producers thru Scriptapalooza's Network
- 8 Semifinalists
- Access to over 150 producers thru Scriptapalooza's Network
- 15 Quarterfinalists
- Access to over 150 producers thru Scriptapalooza's Network
Scriptapalooza Features/Shorts
Contact
Hollywood, CA 90046
(310) 594-5384 (voice)
Web:
http://www.scriptapalooza.com
Email:
info@scriptapalooza.com
Contact: Mark Andrushko, President and CEO
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Scriptapalooza Features & Shorts Competition
Contact
Hollywood, CA 90046
(310) 594-5384 (voice)
Web:
http://www.scriptapalooza.com
Email:
info@scriptapalooza.com
Contact: Mark Andrushko, President and CEO
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Feedback: |
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Signficance: |
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(4.8/5.0) |
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Updated: 08/11/2023
Scriptapalooza Features & Shorts Competition
Contact
Hollywood, CA 90046
(310) 594-5384 (voice)
Web:
http://www.scriptapalooza.com
Email:
info@scriptapalooza.com
Contact: Mark Andrushko, President and CEO
Report Card |
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Overall: |
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(5.0/5.0) |
Professionalism: |
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(4.5/5.0) |
Feedback: |
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(4.1/5.0) |
Signficance: |
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(4.8/5.0) |
Report Cards: |
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Have you entered?
Submit a Report card
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