Writers on the Storm

Description

You've written the script. Now let us help you bust down the door -- in a big way.

The Writers On The Storm Screenplay Competition is looking for the most talented writers from around the world. If you have written a great screenplay, please allow us to bring your work to the attention of the industry. There is no better way to introduce your screenplay to the top echelon of the entertainment industry than by winning the Writers On The Storm Screenplay Competition!

Deadlines and Fees

Awards

$10,000 Grand Prize!

Formats

Screenplay - Feature

Genres

Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Detective, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Musical, Mystery, Myth, Political, Romance, Science Fiction, Thriller, War, Western

Rules

Writers on the Storm - Rules and Regulations

1. All submissions must be postmarked by July 11, 2008.
2. Submitted screenplays must be the unproduced, unoptioned, and original work of the writer(s). There must be no dispute about the ownership of submitted screenplay(s) or the writers' right to submit screenplay(s). Adaptations of previously published material are acceptable only if the writer can provide written proof of his/her right to adapt the material into screenplay form. Adaptations of works in the public domain are admissible.
3. Screenplays by more than one writer are eligible, but only one prize will be given and it will be the writers' responsibility to distribute the prize. If writers of a script are unable to agree on the distribution of a prize, their script will be disqualified.
4. All writers of submitted scripts must be at least 18 years of age.
5. Screenplay must be in English, printed single or double-sided on 3-hole white paper with the pages numbered. Script should be fastened with 2-3 brads and blank cardstock covers with the title, name of writer(s) and contact information on the title page. Scripts should be between 90-130 pages and no longer than 150 pages in standard spec screenplay format. Please add an additional $10 for screenplays over 125 pages. Font must be 12-point Courier, Courier New or Courier Final Draft.
6. All submissions must contain eligible screenplay(s), a signed and completed application, SASE (if submitting by regular mail), $35 entry fee, and, if you want notification that we have received your materials, a self-addressed-stamped postcard. Hard copy submissions sent via USPS or a courier service (UPS, FedEx, etc.) must not require a signature upon delivery.
7. Please read and understand these Rules and Regulations. Failure to adhere to the contest guidelines will result in disqualification and forfeiture of entry fee.
8. Judging will be performed by trained readers, industry professionals and professors at UCLA and USC film schools. The finalists' scripts will be read by Jim Cirile, Hal Ackerman (from UCLA) and selected industry professionals. The decisions of the Judges will be final.
9. Writers On The Storm may substitute alternative prizes of equal or greater value in place of previously announced prizes.
10. Entry fees are nonrefundable. Make your check payable to Coverage, Ink.
11. Questions regarding the Writers On The Storm Screenplay Contest should be directed to contest coordinator Portia Jefferson (wotscompetition@aol.com).
12. Eligibility: All writers who have made less than $10,000 career earnings as a screenwriter are eligible to enter.
13. All winners will be responsible for their own U.S. income tax payments and withholding.

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