Shore Scripts
Shore Scripts Short Film Fund
2017
Active Since 2016
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.
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About

The winning scripts in our short screenplay competition will be read by our panel of judges, all of whom have a wealth of experience in short films.

Benefits

The top short film scripts will be sent to relevant production companies, producers and agents. With our connections, we can get your work into the hands of the people who can kick-start your career. Our 3 winners will receive cash and prizes valued at over $3000 (£2400). Because of our affiliation with a number of award winning judges and production companies, not to mention our success stories, Shore Scripts is known throughout the industry. Placing highly in our short screenplay competition will help open doors and get your work read by the people who can make a difference.

Writer Success

The consultation I had with Shore Scripts was very helpful and supportive, and my placement as a finalist in the short film fund helped me option that script and get hired to write another one.
Richard Willett
Spring 2022 Finalist
Shore Script was a great experience. I felt looked after with a follow up shortly after I placed as a finalist which lead to my signing with my current agent. Highly recommend.
Rachel Benaissa
Spring 2022 Finalist
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Spring 2025 Semifinalists on Coverfly

Harris knight official
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Short  · Drama  · 15 Pages
HARRIS KNIGHT OFFICIAL A young woman’s dream encounter with her idol turns into a haunting lesson about power and vulnerability when she’s left alone to face the fallout of being discarded in the cold world of fame. Lucy, a (16-year-old school girl) fan, is ecstatic when her favourite pop star, Harris Knight, invites her backstage to his...
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Manchester, Greater Manchester, GB
English filmmaker working on diverse projects Around the world 🌎 Two of his short films were long listed for a (BAFTA) British Academy of Film and Television Arts. Recently one of his short documentaries was a winning entry for the Super 8mm Straight 8 Cannes Film Festival. In 2025, two of my screenplays were recognised as Quarter Finalists in ...
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Beluga
Private
Short  · Drama  · 17 Pages
After belugas have gone extinct, a daughter dives into the future and her father fights to protect her.
The Bull
Private
Short  · Drama  · 10 Pages
An amateur bodybuilder fights to win a career-defining show, haunted by the trauma of his past.
Robert Masters
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Aug 29th
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