Shore Scripts Short Film Fund
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Shore Scripts
Shore Scripts Short Film Fund
2018
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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The winning film(s) will be submitted to world-renowned film festivals, as well as being shown to our Oscar winning Judges, Production Companies, Agents and Managers.
The filmmaking team will have the full support of Shore’s staff all the way through the production process, including equipment and post-production service deals.
The fund is open to writers from all countries. Scripts must be in English. If a writer wishes to direct his/her own script, then we are open to this discussion.
Benefits
Shore Scripts will be commissioning at least one short film with a budget between $9000-$15,000.
The winning film(s) will be submitted to world-renowned film festivals, as well as being shown to our Oscar winning Judges, Production Companies, Agents and Managers.
The filmmaking team will have the full support of Shore’s staff all the way through the production process, including equipment and post-production service deals.
Here are the links to check out our previous two winners:
Salam - Directed by Claire Fowler. Starring Leslie Bibb (Iron Man) - PREMIERING 2018 TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL
The Orgy - Directed by Sam Baron. Starring Alexandra Roach (Black Mirror)
Both writers are now repped by Curtis Brown.
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
Private
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.
No bio available.
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
No bio available.
Announcements
May 26th
Finalists
Jun 6th
Winners