American Gem Short Screenplay Competition

 

 

American Gem Short Screenplay Competition

| GREEN LIGHT SCRIPT COVERAGE | 2006 SCREENPLAY COMPETITION WINNERS | 2005 SCREENPLAY COMPETITION WINNERS

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The 6th American Gem
Short Screenplay Competition

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WINNING SHORT SCREENPLAY PRODUCED!

“We at Write Brothers are extremely happy to be partnered with American Gem in their quest to find the American Gem Short Screenplay Competition.”

                                --Chris Huntley, Vice President—Write Brothers

Final Deadline: 06/25//2007
Online & WAB Deadline: 06/30/2007 (23:59 hrs Pacific)

COMPETITION ENTRY FORM
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Final Deadline: 06/25//2007
Online & WAB Deadline: 06/30/2007 (23:59 hrs Pacific)

COMPETITION ENTRY FORM
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Final Deadline: 06/25//2007
Online & WAB Deadline: 06/30/2007 (23:59 hrs Pacific)

COMPETITION RULES

Final Deadline: 06/25//2007
Online & WAB Deadline: 06/30/2007 (23:59 hrs Pacific)

COMPETITION ENTRY AWARDS

TOP 5 GET TO  PITCH THEIR WINNING SCRIPT TO HOLLYWOOD PRODUCERS, DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVES AND AGENTS.**

CASH PRIZES

  • 1ST PLACE: $1000
  • 2ND PLACE: $500
  • 3RD PLACE: $250
  • 4TH PLACE: $150
  • 5TH PLACE: $100

Action/Cut 2-day intensive Filmmaking Seminar to the 1st place winner

TOP THREE WINNERS WILL WIN FREE SCREENWRITING SOFTWARE FROM WRITE BROTHERS.

TOP THREE WINNERS WILL RECEIVE A PROFESSIONAL SCRIPT ANALYSIS FOR THEIR WINNING SCRIPTS.

TOP 5 GET TO PITCH SCRIPT TO PRODUCERS PLUS FREE ADMISSION PASS TO THE SCREENWRITING EXPO*

TOP 25 WILL EACH RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Latest Contest News

 

AMERICAN GEM SEMIFINALIST GETS THE GREEN LIGHT

Angela's Decision by Gena Ellis, American Gem's 2003 Semifinalist was picked up by Australian director Mat King. It is in pre-production now and is being filmed in Australia beginning on January 30, 2006

 

SEMIFINALIST GETS OPTIONED.

Patricia Harris Seeley writer, THE CONSORT says "a producer already picked up my script and funding has started to come in. I should be directing it in March..."

 

FINALIST GETS OPTIONED

Benedict R Gorman-Fancy, Fifth Place Script Contest Winner, for DONOR was optioned by Heaven's Gate Films.

 

Testimonials

I want to say that we have been in initial contact with Fox regarding Frijolito, Go! and would like to thank you very much for opening that door. 

Tony Mosher and Mitch Larson

 

"Angela's Decision" was picked up by Australian director Mat King. It is in pre-production now and is being filmed in Australia beginning on January 30, 2006. I don't think this script would have been requested for a read if it hadn't been for placing in your contest. So, thank you, thank you, thank you! For giving this opportunity to screenwriters and short scripts in particular. And thanks for putting the screenwriter first. This is the only short I've written. I've written several features, and one of those has been optioned twice now. I am looking for an agent now and I think because of this short being produced, it will certainly help. This director also is a pro and does quality work, so I couldn't have asked for a better opportunity. Thanks again!!!

Gena Ellis

 

I know a lot of script contest winners that I have met from around the country and your prizes blow everyone else away... I enjoyed the Expo and met a Manager with Arpil Entertainment .... He's currently reading my stuff.

Ron Bramhall

 

More testimonials

Deadline: Early February 15, 2007; Regular March 31, 2007; Final June 25, 2007; Final Online: June 30, 2007; Without A Box Deadline: June 30, 2007.

Entry fee: $29 ($19 to students) (if postmarked by 02/15/2007)
               
$39 ($25 to students) (if postmarked by
03/31/2007)
               
$55 ($31 to students) (if postmarked by
06/25/2007)
                $55
(if submitted online by 0
6/30/2007; 23:59 hrs Pacific)


Notification date: Top 100 scripts notified by 07/31/2007

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ENTER YOUR SHORT SCRIPT TODAY!
BY MAIL FINAL ENTRY DEADLINE: JUNE 25 2007
ONLINE ENTRY DEADLINE: JUNE 30 2007

 

*The Screenwriting Expo is the LARGEST Conference and Trade show for screenwriters in the world. 

**Top Get  to PITCH (two PITCHES of 5 minutes per pitch) their winning SCRIPTS (at the Screenwriting Expo)

Contact: Jennifer Brooks

 

 

 

 

American Gem Short Screenplay Competition

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