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Great American Screenplay Competition
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Details
Presented by: ACEFEST
Start date: Oct 15, 2008
Mailing address:
New York, NY
United States
Phone: 646-457-9641
E-mail: Click here
Web site: Click here
Contact: Tom O'Malley, Executive Director
Description
For 3 years now, ACEFEST has been one of the most anticipated annual events on the industry calendar. The American Cinematic Experience goes far beyond film exhibition and into the very most primitive stages of production - writing. The Great American Screenplay competition is seeking the best American writers from coast to coast and it could be you! With an always impressive roster of judges, a growing bundle of prizes and nearly 4,000 industry players waiting eagerly to see the winner's work, this is your chance to get your script seen!
Why Submit Your Screenplay?
+ Get detailed notes on your script from industry experts and judges
+ All entrants receive a 25% discount on StoryGeek.com services
+ First 100 entrants receive FREE 1-year MovieMaker Subscription
+ First 100 entrants receive FREE All-Access Pass to ACEFEST '09
+ Incredible prize packages awarded to 3 winners (see below)
Deadlines and Fees
| Description | Date | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Earlybird Deadline | Nov 13, 2008 | $35 |
| Redular Deadline | Dec 30, 2008 | $40 |
| Late Deadline | Jan 15, 2009 | $45 |
Awards
GRAND PRIZE PACKAGE
- $5,000 Cash
- Recognition on ACEFEST website
- Full Page Recognition in 2009 ACEFEST program
- Script submitted to 3,350 U.S. industry professionals, producers, directors, studios and production companies
- Script submitted to 650 U.S. agents and managers
- Dedicated press release announcement
- Six All-Access Passes to ACEFEST '09
- More prizes to be announced!
SECOND PRIZE PACKAGE
- $1,000 Cash
- Recognition on ACEFEST website
- Four All-Access Passes to ACEFEST '09
- More prizes to be announced!
THIRD PRIZE PACKAGE
- $250 Cash
- Recognition on ACEFEST website
- Two All-Access Passes to ACEFEST '09
- More prizes to be announced!
5 finalists will be announced for each of the following categories: Best Feature Screenplay, Best Short Screenplay, Best Horror Screenplay, Best Comedic Screenplay, Best Romance Screenplay, Best Dramatic Screenplay.
Formats
Screenplay - Feature ,Screenplay - Short ,Sitcom ,Stage Play ,TV Episodic
Genres
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Detective, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Musical, Mystery, Myth, Political, Romance, Science Fiction, Thriller, War, Western
Rules
We are accepting screenplay submissions in all categories from October 16, 2008 - January 16, 2009. Submit early and save on fees! The Great American Screenplay Competition is very proud to be green and completely paperless. If your script cannot be entered digitally, feel free to contact us about alternate accommodations.
All entrants will be notified of their fate by February 18, 2009.
American screenplays only, please.
Announcements
Discussion
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