The 15th Annual Writers Network Screenplay & Fiction Competition

Description

The Writers Network Screenplay & Fiction Competition is a unique program, co-sponsored by WGA Signatory Literary Agencies in Los Angeles and New York, designed to give new and talented writers across the country the chance to pursue careers in film, television and/or publishing.

Each year, up to ten winners in each category are chosen to participate by our panel of judges (this year including agents from CAA, APA, Endeavor, William Morris and Metropolitan); each receiving our assistance in securing literary representation during the course of one year!

Not one, but two of your original feature-length screenplays, half-hour teleplays or plays will be distributed to the motion picture industry’s top producers, directors and production companies (manuscripts will be sent to top publishers). Throughout the year, The Writers Network panel of credited writers will assist you with polishing both projects prior to them being submitted.

This is your chance to begin your career as a working writer. • Matt Healy’s winning script Clay Pigeons debuted in theatres nationwide in 1998! The film was produced by Ridley Scott and directed by David Dobkin (Wedding Crashers). Since signing Healy with ICM, he’s finished two writing assignments (one for Richard Donner) and landed a two-picture deal with Warner Bros. • Mike Walsh optioned two of his projects after we signed him with Ken Sherman. • Jon Bokenkamp sold and directed his winning script, “Preston Tylk,” after we signed him with ICM; landed a writing assignment with director William Friedkin; and has since written for Julia Roberts, Halle Berry and Angelina Jolie (Taking Lives). • Haven Turleygood sold his pitch to Joel Silver and landed a writing assignment with Arnold Kopelson at Fox after we signed him with Endeavor. • Grant Jerkins’ winning manuscript, “An American Crime,” was adapted for the screen by Oscar-nominated screenwriter Nicholas Kazan (Reversal of Fortune) and Terry Curtis Fox. It is currently in pre-production with Barbet Schroeder (Reversal of Fortune) attached to direct. • Frank Baldwin recently signed with the William Morris Agency after we submitted his award-winning script to the agency… You could be next!

Deadlines and Fees

Awards

OVER $10,000 in Cash and Prizes!

Up to ten winners in each category are chosen to participate by our panel of judges (this year including agents from CAA, APA, Endeavor, William Morris and Metropolitan); each receiving cash prize and our assistance in securing literary representation during the course of one year!

Formats

Screenplay - Feature ,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

SUBMIT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING IN ONE PACKAGE

1. Application Form: Please complete, sign and date the application form. Make sure to indicate specifically where you heard about The Writers Network Competition.

2. Material: Two pieces of material (per application) may be submitted in one of the following categories:

(A) Fiction/Non-Fiction: Submit two or more short stories and/or one* novel or novel-in-progress. Attach a one-paragraph synopsis to the front of each submission.

(B) Plays: Submit one or two stage plays. Attach a one-paragraph synopsis to the front of each submission.

(C) Screenplay/Teleplay: Submit one or two screen and/or teleplays. Attach a one-paragraph synopsis to the front of each submission. Bind each script with plain white cardstock and standard brads.

APPLICANT MAY SUBMIT TWO* WRITING SAMPLES
IN ONLY ONE OF THE ABOVE CATEGORIES

3. One business-size (#10), self-addressed stamped envelope. Online entries exempt.

4. One self-addressed stamped postcard for acknowledgment of receipt of material. Online entries will receive email confirmation.

5. Early-bird: Your check or money order made payable to “The Writers Network” in the amount of $35 if entering prior to May 1, or $37.50 if entering online prior to this date. Extended Deadline: Your check or money order in the amount of $45, or $47.50 if entering online, after May 1 but prior to May 31. Online submissions must be in Final Draft or PDF formats. Or, you can enter online and send a hard copy of your script by mail. Please read instructions on the confirmation page after completing your online entry.

*No exceptions: If all of the above is not accompanying entry, contestant will be disqualified! Optioned or published material will not be considered. All entrants retain the rights to their material.

FINAL DEADLINE TO ENTER: MAY 31, 2008

All first-round finalists will be notified regarding their status by October 1, 2008. The Writers Network Screenplay & Fiction Competition is based solely on storytelling talent.

Submissions must be sent to:

THE WRITERS NETWORK
287 South Robertson Blvd., #467
Beverly Hills, CA 90211

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