Script Pipeline Screenwriting Competition
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Aug 1st
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Sep 10th
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Dec 31st
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Mar 1st
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May 15th
Late
May 31st
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Script Pipeline
Script Pipeline Screenwriting Competition
2022
Active Since 2003
The Script Pipeline Screenwriting Competition connects talented writers with industry and helps develop projects long-term.
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About
The 20th Annual Script Pipeline Screenwriting Competition connects talented writers with production companies, agencies, and managers. As one of the longest-running and most successful screenplay contests, we focus specifically on finding writers representation, supporting diverse voices, championing marketable, ambitious storytelling, and pushing original projects into production.
The company’s unique process--consisting of long-term writer development, promotion, and widespread circulation of material--gives finalists access to top execs worldwide as well as the proper guidance to advance their careers.
Over $8 million in screenplays and pilots have been sold by Script Pipeline writers, with numerous scripts produced since 1999. In 2020, Legendary picked up finalist screenplay Bring Me Back by Crosby Selander for seven figures, and in the last few years alone, Script Pipeline winners and finalists have optioned screenplays, sold shows, or were staffed on streaming and network series, including Writers Guild Award-winner Howard Jordan Jr. (Family Reunion, The Unicorn), Tripper Clancy (Die Hart, Stuber), and Laura Bensick (Everyday Insanity). Many others connected with representation, such as the 2021 Screenwriting and TV Writing winners finding reps at Bellevue, Screenwriting winner Helen Gaughran signing with UTA, and several more finalists landing managers at Kaplan/Perrone, Writ Large, and Zero Gravity. View notable success stories.
Prices & Deadlines
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Dec 31st
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Mar 1st
Early
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May 1st
Regular
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May 15th
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May 31st
Extended
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2022 Screenwriting Competition Entry
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$45.00
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$55.00
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$60.00
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$65.00
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$70.00
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2022 Screenwriting Entry + Feedback
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$160.00
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$170.00
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$175.00
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$180.00
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$185.00
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2022 Student Screenwriting Entry
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$25.00
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$35.00
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$40.00
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$45.00
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$50.00
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2022 Student Screenwriting Entry + Feedback
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$125.00
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$145.00
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$150.00
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$155.00
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$160.00
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Benefits
Script Pipeline selects 10 finalists, with one winner and one runner-up, who receive the following:
- $25,000 to winner, $2,500 to runner-up
- Introductions to managers, producers, agents, directors, and others searching for screenplays
- Long-term script circulation to industry and continual guidance connecting with companies
- Development assistance from Script Pipeline's senior execs
- Additional script reviews and consideration of other material for industry exposure
- Invitations to private events hosted by Pipeline Media Group
Up to 75 Quarterfinalists and 30 Semifinalists will receive general feedback on their work from Script Pipeline's development execs, plus consideration for industry circulation.
Writer Success
Announcements
Jul 10th
Quarterfinalists
Jul 20th
Semifinalists
Aug 1st
Finalists
Aug 13th
Runners-up
Aug 13th
Winners
Rules
Judging is based primarily on the overall quality of the script, including storytelling ability and fundamental components (e.g. dialogue, plot, structure, and characterization). Concept marketability, originality, and writing style are also taken into consideration.
Best piece of advice is to submit material that highlights your distinct voice---what separates your script from the norm. Although we're strict on judging and only work with a select group of writers annually, all types of genres and styles are fair game. In the past, finalist and winning screenplays have ranged from microbudget indies, to true stories, big-budget sci-fi, straight genre pieces, and everything in-between.
Being selected as a Quarterfinalist or higher means that we feel the script has potential, the writing is above average, and it's a project we're confident in helping further develop and promote to industry.
All contest judges are comprised of our regular Script Pipeline development execs and senior-level staff. We don't use unpaid interns or volunteers.
Basic guidelines:
- Cover page should include the title, but remove any contact information (name, email address, etc.). Logline and genre on the title page as well is preferred.
- Co-writers are allowed. List each writer's name when registering your script.
- PDF required. All software should have a convert to PDF function, including Final Draft and other screenwriting software.
- Script should be a feature-length screenplay. All genres are allowed, and there are no length requirements. If it's a multi-part series, please send only the first part.
- Script Pipeline Screenwriting or TV Writing winners, runners-up, and finalists since 2011 are not eligible.
- No limit on the number of entries. Each entry is a separate fee.
- Simultaneous submissions are allowed (i.e., you can enter other screenwriting contests with the same script).
- All rights to the material remain with the entrant, whether they place as a finalist or not.
- The script entered must not have been produced in its full form. Shorts based on the script are fine.
- Electronic submissions only.
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age at time of entry.
