2023 Winter Season

Diverse Writers Outreach
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is now open for entries!​

Now, more than ever before, the world needs to hear from diverse writers who have important personal perspectives and stories to share with us.
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We take great pride in and strive to celebrate writers with diverse and under-represented minority perspectives, including those who may be disadvantaged as members of ethnic, religious, racial, LGBTQIA+, disability, or 50+ age groups. 

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The themes and subject matter they bring to the screenwriting craft are the special focus of this uniquely progressive seasonal competition.

Our Senior Judging Panel is dedicated to finding the best diverse writing talent and to light the path forward to lasting industry success.
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January 7
$44
"Value" Deadline

January 28
$49
Early Deadline

February 18
​$54
Pride Deadline 

March 15
$59
Final Deadline​

Back by Popular Demand!
"Line Notes & Live Consultation"
60-90 minutes of live online consultation with a WGA Award-winning producer  writing margin notes on your script pages. Includes  full Executive Analysis and video recording of your session. The fastest way to bring your script to the professional level.
​Limited to four entries per month.

Full Script Competition Entry
 $44
Your script is read cover-to-cover by professional analysts, never unpaid, amateurs or "interns."
​Entry only, no written feedback.
Senior Judges approve scores and record final online rankings 10 days after close of entries.

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Entry with Scores & Comments
$64
Your script is read cover-to-cover by professional analysts with scoring of ten key script elements:Concept • Structure • Character • Dialogue • Pacing • Tone • Conflict • Marketplace Potential • Emotional Impact
Senior Judges review scores and forward them to you with their brief personalized comments.

This contest is fantastic! The communication is excellent and I appreciate the notes on my script. They were to the point and extremely helpful. I submitted my short film script and won the March 2021 competition. It is an honor and I am very pleased with every aspect of this contest.   ~~Randy Levine, Atlanta

Entry with Writers Room Notes
$94
​Your script is read by multiple  analysts and forwarded to the Senior Judging Team for evaluation of these critical elements: Concept • Storyline • Characters • Dialogue • •Pacing•
The scores and evaluation are reviewed by Senior Judges who provide you with your score sheet and 3-4 pages of Professional Hollywood Studio Writers Room Notes

 
I could tell that the reviewer actually read my script in detail by the feedback I received.  They had helpful critiques which helps me be able to apply suggestions sooner. Anyway, I love this screenplay contest. ~~Donna Berkey, Seattle

Entry with Academy Analysis
​$124
Your entire script is read, broken down, and analyzed by multiple professional studio analysts and forwarded to the Senior Judging Team for reading and scoring. You receive your score sheet with 6-10 pages of extensive Academy Level Studio Notes covering all 10 primary screenplay elements with specific comments direct from the Judges.
(Most popular option)

​If you want honest "feedback' this is where to get it. The Santa Barbara contest eclipses all the other contests with their feedback, and  has set a new and better standard.
~~Jay Lamborne, Orlando

Enter your script now!

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