The American Screenwriters Association (ASA) International Screenplay Competition, co-sponsored by Gotham Writers' Workshop, is an industry leading competition because it was designed and is maintained first and foremost with you the screenwriter in mind. Our prizes are geared towards:
significant financial reward - our winner receives $10,000 plus all other finalists receive a cash award as well
industry recognition - we promote the winners in a number of ways including an ad in the Hollywood Reporter; an international press release; direct mailings to more than 6,500 studios and production companies; and the presentation of awards at the ASA Screenwriting Hall of Fame Awards during the San Diego Film Festival / ASA International Screenwriters Conference
writer development - finalists receives a full script consultation or script critique from a top Hollywood consultant; the winner receives a script development trip to Hollywood; and we get the winning scripts into the hands of Hollywood decision makers from studios to production companies, and agents to managers.
The American Screenwriters Association and the San Diego Film Festival are collaborating to bring you an amazing screenwriters conference and film festival experience. Representing the largest screenwriting collective in the country, we offer unprecedented educational opportunities and exclusive access to Hollywood power-brokers within a film festival setting.
Plus, you'll get to see some of the best films premiering this year with entries from around the world. Included in the festival packages is the opportunity to attend networking events and parties, such as the star studded red carpet Awards Ceremony, Opening Night Gala, Industry Party and the Closing Night Film and Wrap Party.
The ASA International Screenwriters Conference, celebrating its 19th year in 2006, is unique than any other screenwriting event because it offers you personal access to top Hollywood faculty through our educational workshops, private one-on-one meetings with our faculty, and two hours of pitching your scripts to producers, development personnel and entertainment attorneys.
Flat Shoe Entertainment is a production management company focused on film and television production using our unique network of individuals and entertainers.
Created and run by artists and individuals who are actively immersed in both the corporate and entertainment communities, Flat Shoe brings together high profile sponsors, personalities, and executives to collaboratively create great product.
Flat Shoe's expansive rolodex is used to package productions with the individuals needed to ensure their success.
American Zoetrope Screenplay Contest
Early Deadline: August 1 Guest judge Gus Van Sant will award the $5,000 Grand Prize, and the winning and top ten scripts will be considered for option and development by more than a dozen major production companies, including American Zoetrope. Those writers will also be considered for representation by ICM, UTA, Paradigm, The Gersh Agency, William Morris Independent, CAA, and The Firm. For entry forms and complete contest rules, please visit www.zoetrope.com/contests.
Located in north Los Angeles County, AVIFF is dedicated to bringing members of the Antelope Valley community into environments where they can learn about films and filmmaking directly from the directors, writers, producers, actors, and craftspeople who create them. The festival seeks to showcase the best in undistributed short and feature films in all genres from around the world. Click here to read about AVIFF in the Antelope Valley Press. While the festival welcomes the work of first-time filmmakers, it has also consistently featured highlights from a variety of international festivals including Cannes, Sundance, Los Angeles, London, SXSW, Berlin, New York, Rotterdam, and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Student Academy Awards.
The Austin Film Festival (AFF) is dedicated to furthering the art, craft and business of writers and filmmakers and recognizing their contributions to film, television and new media. The AFF champions the work of aspiring and established writers and filmmakers by providing unique cultural events and services, enhancing public awareness and participation, and encouraging dynamic and long-lasting community partnerships.
The Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting program is an international competition open to screenwriters who have not earned more than $5,000 writing for film or television. Entry scripts must be the original work of a sole author or of exactly two collaborative authors. Entries must have been written originally in English. Adaptations and translated scripts are not eligible. Up to five $30,000 fellowships are awarded each year.
