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Roadmap Writers
In the Top Tier program, writers have signed, staffed and sold to Netflix, CAA, Amazon, WME, Gersh, 3 Arts, FOX, MGM, Anonymous Content, A3, and more.
 
Final Deadline April 25th — from $80.00
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New York International Screenplay Awards
NYISA is an int'l competition dedicated to assisting emerging screenwriters worldwide in entering the U.S. industry, supported by esteemed sponsors.
 
Final Deadline April 25th — from $50.00
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"Your Script Produced! Studios" (repped by UTA) presents: The 4Th Edition of "Your Script Produced!" Int'l Feature / TV Pilot / Short Competiton
 
Next Deadline May 2nd — from $35.00
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Final Draft
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Enter to share over $80,000 in cash and prizes and get your script in the hands of industry reps!
 
Next Deadline May 19th — from $45.00
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Slamdance
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The Slamdance Screenplay Competition is dedicated to discovering and supporting emerging writing talent.
 
Next Deadline May 5th — from $35.00
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Shore Scripts
The 2025 Spring Season of the Shore Scripts Short Film Fund will award a $15,000 cash production grant to one short script and $4,000 cash in finishing funds to one short film in post-production. Plus, free camera equipment rental from ARRI Rental, mentorship from two-time Oscar-nominated producer, festival strategy package from Tribeca programmer, and more.
Industry Judges include Farah Nabulsi, Kimberley Browning, Corin Taylor, Libby Peterson, Oliver Shuster and 11 more
Final Deadline May 2nd — from $59.00
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Hollywood's favorite screenwriting contest! Presenting over $50,000 in Cash & Prizes to talented new writers across the country and around the world.
Judges include Netflix, Amazon, ICM, UTA, Gersh and 4 more
Final Deadline May 15th — from $87.00
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Barnstorm
The Grand Jury Prize winner chooses between $5,000 cash or a $5,000 screenplay option! Every script receives actionable and constructive feedback!
 
Next Deadline April 30th — from $30.00
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Script Pipeline discovers new screenwriters for industry and helps long-term with development, mentorship, and industry circulation.
 
Next Deadline May 1st — from $65.00
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Nashville Film Festival
Interested in getting your story out there? The NashFilm Screenplay Competition aims to embrace new voices, creativity and innovative storytelling.
 
Next Deadline April 26th — from $35.00
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