Feature Film Screenplay Contest

When you submit your finished screenplay to us, you have our guarantee that your material will be read page-by-page, word-for-word by seasoned professionals knowledgeable in both Hollywood's major studio and independent script development standards and practices. Your screenplay will never be assigned to an unpaid, inexperienced amateur or to unpaid interns.

When you enter your script, you have a 100% guarantee that the analysis we deliver to you will be completely original and will be based upon an objective consideration of the ten primary elements of a professional screenplay.  We may make suggestions for the improvement of your work. Any suggestions offered have only one purpose: to support your success as a screenwriter.

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December 10
$34
First Call Deadline

December 31
$39
Take Two Deadline

January 20 $44
Call Back Deadline

February 10 $49
Ready on the Set 

March 15
$54
IT'S A WRAP DEADLINE​

Back by Popular Demand!
"Line Notes & Live Consultation"
$399
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
$34
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 with Honorable Mention-Quarterfinalist-SemiFinalist-Finalist-Winner announcements with cash awards issued 10 days after close of entries.

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Entry with Scores & Comments
$54
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
$74
​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
​$99
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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