We’re officially in the second month of the new year which brings about tons of new screenwriting and film grant competitions! Below, you’ll find a list of contests that I’m tracking. Remember, I’m not affiliated with, nor do I endorse any of the competitions below. I’m just sharing good information. Scroll to the bottom of the list for additional resources you may find interesting. If you know of any good contests please share them in the comments below. Happy writing and best of luck!
Screencraft Screenwriting Fellowship – Deadline February 29, 2020
The chosen Fellowship recipients will receive ongoing professional support and a special trip to Los Angeles for meetings, mentorship and personal introductions to key entertainment studio executives, producers, literary managers, and agents. To apply, simply submit your feature film script or original television script, along with an optional cover letter that expresses your vision and background as an emerging writer.
The overall grand prize winner in either film, TV or short category will receive a personal introduction and phone call with one or more top Hollywood literary managers who are looking for talented emerging sci-fi and fantasy screenwriters. Circulation and recommendation of our top 3 winners’ project info and log lines to our network of over 60 Hollywood managers, agents, producers, and development executives.
In partnership with BondIt Media Capital, a film & media fund based in Beverly Hills, ScreenCraft is offering two production grants per year to talented filmmakers for narrative features, short films, and TV pilot series scripts and documentaries that display originality, vision & exceptional potential. Grant amounts will vary from $10,000 to $30,000 depending on the scale and merit of each project.
The Academy Nicholl Fellowship – Regular Deadline April 9, 2020 (final deadline May 1, 2020)
Each year, the Academy Nicholl screenwriting competition awards up to five $35,000 fellowships to amateur screenwriters. To enter, submit a feature-length screenplay and entry fee via the online application when the competition is open for submissions. Fellowship winners are invited to participate in awards week ceremonies and seminars and expected to complete at least one original feature film screenplay during the Fellowship year.
Humanitas – New Voices – Deadline April 30, 2020
Every year, NEW VOICES selects up to six writers through a rigorous selection process. Candidates are asked to submit a script and participate in personal interviews. Once matched with a mentor, the writers have three months to further develop their script under their mentors’ supervision. After the script is honed, HUMANITAS sends it to a partnering studio or network executive. The winning writers are given recognition at the annual awards ceremony and are awarded a $7,500 grant.
Additional Resources;
- Screenwriting Competitions are a Waste of Time…but, You Should Still Enter Them!
- 12 Best Screenwriting Contests You Need to Enter Right Now
- Screenscraft’s 2020 Contest Calendar
- A Massive List of Winter 2020 Grants All Filmmakers Should Know About
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