ScreenCraft True Story & Public Domain Competition
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IPG (The Wolf of Wall Street, The Lincoln Lawyer)
Westbrook Studios (King Richard, Bel-Air)
Vertigo Entertainment (The Departed, Women of the Hour)
Netflix (Monsters, When They See Us, The Spy)
Black Bear Pictures (Sing Sing, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, The Imitation Game)
Prices & Deadlines
Jan 31st
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Feb 28th
Regular
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Mar 31st
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Standard Entry
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$49.99
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$69.99
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$79.99
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Standard Entry + Feedback
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$119.00
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$139.00
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$149.00
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Benefits
THE PRIZES
Grand Prize Winner
The overall grand prize winner in either feature or TV category will be welcomed to the Writer Development Program and receive personal introductions with one or more top Hollywood literary manager(s), producers, or industry exec. who are looking for talented emerging Film & TV screenwriters.
The top 3 winners’ project info and log lines will be circulated and recommended to our network of over 150 Hollywood managers, agents, producers and development executives.
ScreenCraft has a proven track record for getting writers signed with managers, agents, and staffed in writing rooms.
They'll receive:
- • Personal Introduction to top industry professionals
- • Accepted into the ScreenCraft Development Program
- • $1,000 cash award
- • An exclusive invitation to a Finalist only workshop to position yourself and your writing to the industry
- • Mentorship Meeting with Grand Prize Mentor Nicolas Gonda
Feature & TV Winners
- • $500 cash award
- • Accepted into the ScreenCraft Development Program
- • An exclusive invitation to a Finalist only workshop to position yourself and your writing to the industry
Finalists
- • An exclusive invitation to a Finalist only workshop to position yourself and your writing to the industry
Jury
Joel Gotler
Intellectual Property Group
CEO & Manager
Intellectual Property Group (IPG) is a prominent literary management company specializing in book-to-film/TV adaptations. The company has successfully managed the film rights and adaptations for notable properties including "The Wolf of Wall Street," "Lincoln Lawyer," and "Mr. Popper's Penguins."
Fidan Manashirova
Senior Director, Scripted TV Development
Westbrook Studios
Westbrook Studios, founded by Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, creates impactful and diverse content across film, television, and digital media. Notable projects include King Richard and Bel-Air, showcasing their commitment to high-quality, resonant storytelling. As part of Westbrook Inc., the studio emphasizes innovation and cross-platform storytelling to inspire global audiences
Dan Kavanagh
Manager of TV Development
Vertigo Entertainment
Dan Kavanagh joined Vertigo Entertainment in 2019. Since then, he’s worked to identify projects that have sold to Charter, Sony and Village Roadshow among others, while contributing to the development of shows at every major streamer, including Warhammer at Amazon. Previously, he served as Development & Production Coordinator at AMC Networks’ Shudder and Sundance Now, where he helped launch their reboot of Stephen King and George Romero’s Creepshow, which is now in its fourth season.
Jonathan Kolkey
Coordinator, Film
Netflix
Netflix has built a strong reputation for producing gripping thriller content inspired by true events, capturing audiences with its blend of real-life drama and suspense. Responsible for bringing us iconic entertainment including The Crown, When They See Us, Mindhunter, The Spy, and many more.
Sleena Wilson
VP, Film & TV
Black Bear Pictures
Black Bear Pictures is a production company known for its focus on high-quality, thought-provoking films and series that often draw from true stories and compelling narratives. Founded by Teddy Schwarzman, the company has gained acclaim for projects like Sing Sing, Nyad, Dumb Money, Guy Ritchie’s The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, and The Imitation Game.
Grand Prize Mentor
Nicolas Gonda
Producer, Principal
Book of Shadows
Named one of Indiewire’s inaugural “Influencers,” Variety’s “10 Producers to Watch” and Details Magazine’s “Digital Mavericks,” Nicolas Gonda works with producing partner Chloe Zhao at her production company Book of Shadows. He began his film career at Focus Features, working on the publicity, marketing, and worldwide distribution of a number of Academy Award® winning films such as THE PIANIST and ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND. In 2005, he joined the production of Terrence Malick’s THE NEW WORLD, where he served as the Music Supervisor and oversaw elements of the film’s post-production. He went on to work with Mr. Malick as Co-Producer of THE TREE OF LIFE, winner of the Palme d’Or at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival, and Producer of TO THE WONDER.
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