International Screenwriting Awards 2008

Type: Screenwriting Contest

Eligibility: All writers of submitted material must be 18 years of age or older. Each writer or writing team may not have previously earned more than $25,000 (jointly or individually) writing feature films and/or fictional television scripts.

Deadlines and entry fees:
EARLY ENTRY DEADLINE - January 31st - $39
REGULAR DEADLINE - March 15th - $49
LATE ENTRY DEADLINE - April 15th - $59

How to Enter the Contest:
To qualify for the competition, your submission must include:
* Your Script(s)
* Completed Entry Summary
* Appropriate Payment

Guidelines
Scripts must be submitted in English. Scripts must be written in standard spec screenplay or teleplay format, set in 12-point Courier font. If you're not familiar with standard formatting, we recommend the following book as a guide: "The Screenwriter's Bible" by David Trottier. You may also use one of the popular software programs specifically designed to help you format your script. We recommend "Movie Magic Screenwriter" or "Final Draft".
Scripts should be standard length.
* Full-Length Features: 80-130 pages
* Short Film Scripts: under 40 pages
* TV Drama Pilots: 50-70 pages
* TV Sitcom Pilots: 30-50 pages
Print your script single-sided on plain white three-hole-punched paper and bind it with two brads. Pages must be numbered. If you're submitting your script by mail, please make sure there are no missing or duplicated pages. Include a standard title page listing the title of your script, name of author(s), mailing address, telephone number, and email address.

Prizes:
GRAND PRIZE WINNER - $10,000 CASH
GOLD PRIZE WINNERS - $1,000 CASH

URL Contest: www.internationalscreenwritingawards.com