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BlueCat Screenwriting Contest FINAL DEADLINE APRIL 1st

Grand Prize: $10,000, Four Finalists: $1,500. Every writer who enters receives 600 word written script analysis. Founded by award winning writer-director Gordy Hoffman. Sony just picked up the distribution rights for their 2005 winner, Balls Out: The Gary Houseman Story.

British Short Screenplay Competition

The British Short Screenplay Competition regarded internationally as “the best and the most prestigious short screenplay competition in the world” is now accepting submissions for the 2008 competition.

2007 Samuel Goldwyn Award Winners Announced

UCLA's Jennifer O'Kieffe has been named the winner of the 52nd annual Samuel Goldwyn writing awards for her script "Sex and Sylvia Plath."

VOY Announces Winner of First-Annual International Film Lab Competition

Ana Farini selected from hundreds of entries globally – wins $5000 prize and option to produce her film.

WRITERS GUILD LAUNCHES NEW ONLINE REGISTRY WEBSITE

As the Writers Guild of America, west Registry's 24-hour online registration service continues to expand, the WGAw announces the launch of its new Registry website.

Seeking character driven script

Independent producer - director is looking for a low budget character driven screenplay. Your story can be a drama, thriller, romantic or dark comedy.

Writers Guilds Announce 101 Greatest Screenplays

The Writers Guild of America, west (WGAw) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) have announced the 101 Greatest Screenplays of all time - as voted on by members of the Writers Guilds, west and East.

Tom Selleck, Robert Conrad Among New Panelists Joining Michael Chiklis, Jeff Goldblum and Others in Writers Guild Foundation

An evening honoring Emmy and Writers Guild Award winning writer, and 2006 WGA Paddy Chayefsky Laurel Award Recipient, Stephen J. Cannell.

Advanced Scene Writing

Five week course on mastering the basic unit of screenwriting.

VOY Pictures Announces Film Lab Finalists

VOY Pictures, a company developing high- quality films and television programming for Latinos and Latinophiles, today announced the five finalists of its VOY Pictures Film Lab

SUNDANCE INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES TWELVE FEATURE FILM PROJECTS FOR JANUARY SCREENWRITERS LAB

Sundance Institute has selected 12 projects for the annual Screenwriters Lab, which takes place January 13 through 18 at the Sundance Resort in Utah.

Pitch-a-Screenplay Pitching To Producers

Pitching is the single most important skill you need to ensure success in the Film Industry. OK so you have the meeting scheduled. Read on to find the difference between a sale and a “No!”

Simple Screenplay/Screenwriting Tip

Your script, or story or idea is the BLUEPRINT (pre-production). The shoot (production) is nothing but the collection of raw materials, and the edit is construction.

Screenwriting for Success: Giving your Baby a Fighting Chance to Reach Maturity

You’re staring at a blank screen. Is this the hardest part of screenwriting? The beginning? What about the end? Not the end of the script, but the end of the process, when your vision becomes a reality in the theaters and homes of people all over the globe.

THE 2005 SCREENWRITER'S CHALLENGE

Are you a screenwriter looking for a challenge and exposure? All aspiring—and competitive—screenwriters worldwide are invited to participate in the 2005 Screenwriter’s Challenge.
 
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