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Scriptapalooza
Scriptapalooza Screenplay Competition
2025
Active Since 1998
We will promote, pitch, and push the Semifinalists and higher for a full year. No other competition in the world does that.
Accepting Features and Shorts
Enter Now
Enter on or before December 2nd to save $5

About

The 27th Annual Scriptapalooza Inc. screenplay competition has begun. The influential competition, which is known for developing talent and providing career opportunities, is inviting storytellers from all over the world to enter and compete. 

“It’s not about how many scripts we receive, it’s about how many writers we can help,” said Mark Andrushko, President at Scriptapalooza.

The scriptwriting competition has a $10,000 Grand Prize Award and seven categories, with each genre winner receiving $500. 

Prices & Deadlines

Dec 2nd
Early
Jan 6th
Regular
Feb 3rd
Late
Mar 3rd
Final
Apr 7th
Last Minute
Screenplay entry
$45.00
$50.00
$55.00
$60.00
$65.00
Screenplay entry plus FEEDBACK
$165.00
$170.00
$175.00
$180.00
$185.00
SHORT entry
$25.00
$30.00
$35.00
$40.00
$45.00
SHORT entry plus FEEDBACK
$110.00
$115.00
$120.00
$125.00
$130.00

Benefits

The competition's success lies not just in its ability to connect writers with producers and agents but also in its reputation for discovering original voices and unconventional stories. Scriptapalooza has consistently attracted scripts that push boundaries, offering fresh perspectives and innovative storytelling. This dedication to originality makes the competition an attractive option for writers looking to stand out in a crowded marketplace.

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Announcements

Aug 11th
Winners

Rules

This competition is open to any writer, 18 or older. Entering the competition constitutes permission to use the winners’ names and likenesses for publicity and promotions with no additional compensation. We reserve the right to publicize and promote any and all progress, development and success of the entered scripts.

  • Any script from any genre will be considered.

Multiple entries are accepted, provided you fill out an application for each script.

Multiple authorship is acceptable. If the screenplay wins an award, that award will be divided among the writers, by the writers.

Screenplays must be the original work of the author.

On the cover page of your script, please DO NOT include your name or address. We only want the title of the script on the cover page.

Scriptapalooza recommends registering your script with The Library of Congress.

No substitutions of new drafts or corrected pages for script entries will be accepted under any circumstances. If you wish to submit a new draft of your script you must treat it as a new entry…please fill out an application and pay the resubmission fee of $30. (writers who reach SemiFinalist status will have the opportunity to replace their script with a new draft for free)

Submit scripts in English.

For the SHORTS competition, your script must be under 50 pages.

Body pages must be numbered.

Scripts must be in industry standard format 12 point Courier font.

The decisions of our Judges are final and may not be disputed.

Please do not send CD’s, treatments, synopses, letters or resumes. This material will not be sent to the producer reading your script.

Scriptapalooza is not responsible for submissions that are lost, stolen or damaged while in transit.