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Golden Script Competition
Golden Script Competition
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The Golden Script Competition is a yearly international competition for short, feature and TV pilot screenplays. Many of our writers have found success through the competition, securing industry representation, signing option agreements, and having their work shopped to major production companies.
Currently accepting screenplays for the 2025 edition. 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. 2025 Mentors include an OSCAR-nominee and a three-time EMMY-nominee. Our judges include producers and executive producers who have produced films like THE USUAL SUSPECTS and BIRDMAN. Show More
Deadline/Entry Fees
| Deadline | Date Days till: |
Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Earlybird | October 24, 2024 | $59.99 |
| Final | March 21, 2025 142 |
$64.99 |
| Extended | March 28, 2025 149 |
$69.99 |
Please see website for additional deadlines and details.
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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 accepted. However, you would need to pay an additional fee: https://goldenscript.net/extra
- 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 2025 Edition NOMINEES will be announced on the 20th of June, 2025.
Awards
FEATURE SCRIPTS
THE GOLDEN SCRIPT WINNER (1st PLACE) - $4,500 CASH PRIZE + 1on1 MASTERCLASS with OSCAR-nominee MARK FERGUS + GUARANTEED Golden List Inclusion + one 4 month InkTip Pro Membership worth $130 + 1yr ISAConnect Membership worth $120 + 1yr FILMUSTAGE subscription worth $468 + 10 Pitches on Virtual Pitch Fest (VPF) + Trophy + Award Certificate
2nd PLACE - GUARANTEED Golden List Inclusion + one 4 month InkTip Pro Membership worth $130 + 1yr FILMUSTAGE subscription worth $468 + 5 Pitches on Virtual Pitch Fest (VPF) + Trophy + Award Certificate
3rd PLACE - GUARANTEED Golden List Inclusion + one 4 month InkTip Pro Membership worth $130 + 1yr FILMUSTAGE subscription worth $468 + 5 Pitches on Virtual Pitch Fest (VPF) + Trophy + Award Certificate
FINALISTS - Golden List Inclusion (if placed on the 4th to 15th place) + 50% off discount @ FILMUSTAGE + 1 Pitch on Virtual Pitch Fest (VPF) + Award Certificate
TV PILOTS
THE GOLDEN TV SCRIPT WINNER (1st PLACE) - $4,500 CASH PRIZE + 1on1 MASTERCLASS with three-time EMMY-nominee JESSICA SHARZER + GUARANTEED Golden List Inclusion + 1yr ISAConnect Membership worth $120 + one 4 month InkTip Pro Membership worth $130 + 1yr FILMUSTAGE subscription worth $468 + 10 Pitches on Virtual Pitch Fest (VPF) + Trophy + Award Certificate
2nd PLACE - GUARANTEED Golden List Inclusion + one 4 month InkTip Pro Membership worth $130 + 1yr FILMUSTAGE subscription worth $468 + 5 Pitches on Virtual Pitch Fest (VPF) + Trophy + Award Certificate
3rd PLACE - GUARANTEED Golden List Inclusion + one 4 month InkTip Pro Membership worth $130 + 1yr FILMUSTAGE subscription worth $468 + 5 Pitches on Virtual Pitch Fest (VPF) + Trophy + Award Certificate
FINALISTS - Golden List Inclusion (if placed on the 4th to 9th place)+ 50% off discount @ FILMUSTAGE + 1 Pitch on Virtual Pitch Fest (VPF) + Award Certificate
SHORT SCRIPTS
THE GOLDEN SCRIPT WINNER (1st PLACE) - $1,000 CASH PRIZE + GUARANTEED Golden List Inclusion + 1yr ISAConnect Membership worth $120 + 1yr FILMUSTAGE subscription worth $468 + Trophy + Award Certificate
2nd PLACE - GUARANTEED Golden List Inclusion + 1yr FILMUSTAGE subscription worth $468 + Trophy + Award Certificate
3rd PLACE - GUARANTEED Golden List Inclusion + 1yr FILMUSTAGE subscription worth $468 + Trophy + Award Certificate
FINALISTS - Golden List Inclusion (if placed on the 4th, 5th or 6th place) + 50% off discount @ FILMUSTAGE + Award Certificate
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.
Jessica Sharzer is an American screenwriter, producer, director and editor. Some of her well-known screenplays include American Horror Story, Nerve and Dirty Dancing. She has worked with Universal, Showtime, MTV Networks and FX Network.
The Golden Script Competition is an international screenwriting competition for aspiring writers.
The competition was founded in Glasgow, UK and takes place yearly. The competition includes short, feature, and TV pilot screenplays submitted by writers from all around the world.
Submitted scripts will be read by prominent production companies and literary agencies such as Scott Free Productions, Reliance Entertainment, Killer Films, and more. Participating in this competition gives writers the opportunity to have their scripts produced.
The best scripts are compiled into a Golden List that is made available to the partners, creative executives, producers and directors. The winning scripts will be announced in July 2021.
Updated: 12/12/2020
Golden Script Competition
Contact
Web:
https://goldenscript.net
Email:
contact@goldenscript.net
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