Dec 3rd
Open
Jun 2nd
Early
Jul 1st
FINAL
Scriptapalooza
Scriptapalooza Fellowship
Fall 2025
Active Since 2016
The Fellowship Program was developed for dedicated writers and help further their creative process and skills. Writing in itself is a journey and we would like to facilitate the process by giving the fellows the opportunity to be surrounded by like-minded professionals and individuals.
EVERY ENTRANT WILL GET 4 PAGES OF FEEDBACK FOR FREE
Accepting Features and TV Pilots
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Enter on or before June 2nd to save $5
About
Calling all Dedicated Writers!
Apply for the Scriptapalooza Fellowship and Ignite Your Creative JourneyAs a writer, you know that creativity can sometimes face interruptions. Life demands, distractions, and challenges can often hinder your writing process. That's why the Scriptapalooza Fellowship was created – to honor your dedication and provide support for your creative endeavors.
As a Fellowship recipient, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your skills and elevate your craft. You'll attend an exclusive Robert McKee Story Seminar online, gaining valuable insights from a renowned expert in the field. You'll also receive a 6-month mentorship with a Scriptapalooza mentor, who will provide personalized guidance and feedback to help you refine your script and take your writing to the next level.
EVERY ENTRANT WILL GET 4 PAGES OF FEEDBACK FOR FREE
Prices & Deadlines
Jun 2nd
Early
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Jul 1st
FINAL
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Screenplay
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$60.00
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$65.00
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Benefits
But wait, there's more! Five lucky recipients will receive an additional 3-month mentorship with a Scriptapalooza mentor, further boosting their writing skills and script development. Plus, access to Scriptapalooza's network of producers continues, providing even more opportunities for exposure and advancement in the industry.
EVERY ENTRANT WILL GET 4 PAGES OF FEEDBACK FOR FREE
EVERY ENTRANT WILL GET 4 PAGES OF FEEDBACK FOR FREE
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Spring 2025 Finalists on Coverfly
Top 1%
TV Script
· Comedy
· 54 Pages
When an addiction challenged female network exec forces the female showrunner of a cooking competition show to work with a chaotic male chef with whom the showrunner has a troubled history, the explosion kicks off a seismic shift for everyone -- and creates a rocky, complex relationship between the two women that changes their lives for the better. ...
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West Hollywood, CA
An LMU film school alum, Leslie is a queer playwright, indie filmmaker (HONESTY WEEKEND won Film Threat's Best Romantic Comedy), and was a selected participant in Stowe Story Labs Writers Room with Derek Simonds. She showruns several series on Food Network: KIDS BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP (14 seasons), HOLIDAY BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP (12 seasons), HALLOWEEN BA...
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Top 1%
TV Script
· Drama
· 65 Pages
After beginning his transition, a transgender male high school student is forced to examine his history of gender-based violence while navigating the complexities of being a man during the #MeToo movement.
Philadelphia, PA
Profoundly shaped by their Alabama upbringing as a student activist and community organizer during the first Trump administration, Alex Marsha Sylvia is a black and transmasculine writer who uses their art to explore the intersections of young people, trauma, and politics.
Announcements
Aug 4th
Top 20s
Aug 25th
Winners
Rules
- You must be 18 or older to apply.
- Your script must be in English. All genres are accepted.
- We accept feature film screenplays and pilots only.
- Your script must be in PDF format.
- This is an international Fellowship, we do accept scripts from around the world.
- All submitted material must be original, and all rights must be wholly owned by the writer(s).
- We do accept writing teams. If a team wins the Fellowship, one (1) prize is awarded.
- Your script cannot be under an option when submitting.
- Once you submit your script, we do not accept revisions or replacements.
- You may submit more than one entry, but they must be submitted separately with their own application and fee.
- Adaptations are eligible if the work is in public domain or writer has the rights to it.
- All entries are non-refundable.
- Any candidate who does not meet the aforementioned criteria will be disqualified.
