Scriptapalooza Television Writing Competition

Description

Our intention is to help open doors for the aspiring television writer. There are four categories you can submit to, which include 1 hour existing shows, 1/2 hour existing sitcom, original pilots and reality shows.

The participants we have chosen to read the winning scripts are individuals from established production companies. Whether you are already an aspiring television writer or a writer interested in exploring other avenues, Scriptapalooza TV is here to promote careers in television and provide exposure for the undiscovered writer.

Deadlines and Fees

Awards

Each category gets a monetary cash prize and all the winners will be considered by established television producers.

Formats

Sitcom ,TV Episodic

Genres

Action, Comedy, Crime, Detective, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Myth, Political, Romance, Science Fiction, Thriller

Rules

1. Any spec. script from any existing television show, or any original television
pilot will be considered.
2. Entered scripts may not have been previously optioned, sold or produced.
3. Multiple entries are accepted, provided a signed entry form and appropriate
entry fee is attached to each submission.
4. Multiple authorship is acceptable.
5. Scripts must be the original work of the author(s),18 or older.
6. Scriptapalooza recommends registering your scripts with WGA and/or
copyrighting your material with the Library of Congress.
7. No substitutions of new drafts or corrected pages for script entries will be
accepted under any circumstances.
8. Entry must be accompanied by the following:

a. Completed official entry form. (photocopies are acceptable)
b. The appropriate entry fee.
c. Completed original script.

SCRIPT GUIDELINES

1. Submit scripts in English only.
2. Do not send originals. Scripts will not be returned under any circumstances.
3. Body pages must be numbered.
4. Scripts must be in television standard format and bound with two brads.
5. Scripts must be on plain white paper.

Announcements

We announce the winners each year on August 30th and February 15th of each year.

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