Cover page should include the title, but remove any contact information (name, email address, etc.).We don't use unpaid interns or volunteers or seasonal readers. In the past, finalist and winning screenplays have ranged from microbudget indies, to true stories, big-budget sci-fi, straight genre pieces, and everything in-between.īeing selected as a Quarterfinalist or higher means that we feel the script has potential, the writing is above average, and it's a project we're confident in helping further develop and promote to industry.Īll contest judges are comprised of our Script Pipeline development execs and senior-level staff. Although we're strict on judging and only work with a select group of writers annually, all types of genres and styles are fair game. Concept marketability, originality, and writing style are also taken into consideration to various degrees.īest piece of advice is to submit material that highlights your distinct voice-what separates your script from the norm. dialogue, plot, structure, and character).
Judging is based primarily on the overall quality of the script, including storytelling ability and fundamental components (e.g. *top 10 finalists are also awarded a copy of Final Draft 12 software, from our partners at Final Draft The Grand Prize Winner, Runner-up, and Finalists receive the following: Quarterfinalists (up to top 50): July 10th, 2023īrief, general feedback will be provided for Quarterfinalists and Semifinalists, in addition to consideration for industry circulation and longer-term assistance from Pipeline's team. Semifinalists (up to top 30): July 20th, 2023 From those 10, we select one Grand Prize Winner and one Runner-up. NOTE: due to the current WGA strike, industry circulation in August for the winner and finalists will be delayed if the strike has not yet concludedįollowing the quarterfinalist and semifinalist judging rounds, 10 finalists are chosen by August 1st, 2023.
#FINAL DRAFT BIG BREAK 2021 PLUS#
Up to 50 Quarterfinalists and 30 Semifinalists will receive general feedback on their work from Script Pipeline's development execs, plus consideration for industry circulation.
Introductions to managers, producers, agents, directors, and others searching for screenplays.Script Pipeline selects 10 finalists, with one winner and one runner-up, who receive the following: Arnold (First Look Project) landed at Bellevue over the past couple seasons, many others have signed at UTA, Kaplan/Perrone, Alibi Management, and more after Script Pipeline introductions. While winners Daniel Jackson (Screenwriting), Elad Ziv (First Look Project), and Brian T. Several Pipeline writers have made The Black List, with Cauliflower by Daniel Jackson (2021) and Pure by Catherine Schetina (2022), both landing at the #1 spot.
And Helen Gaughran's winning script Visitation began production in 2023, starring Olivia Cooke ( House of the Dragon) and Isla Johnston ( The Queen’s Gambit). Pipeline Screenwriting finalist Bring Me Back by Crosby Selander sold to Legendary for seven figures-one of the biggest spec sales in years. Over $8 million in screenplays and pilots have been sold by Script Pipeline writers as well as numerous scripts produced since 1999, such as studio releases Stuber by Tripper Clancy and Snow White and the Huntsman by Evan Daugherty. The company’s unique process-consisting of long-term writer development, promotion, and circulation of material-gives finalists proper one-on-one guidance to advance their careers. As one of the longest-running and most successful screenplay contests, we focus specifically on finding writers representation, supporting diverse voices, championing ambitious storytelling, and pushing original projects into production. The 21st Annual Script Pipeline Screenwriting Competition connects talented writers with production companies, agencies, and managers. $25,000 | extensive industry circulation | long-term script development
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