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Feb 28
Quarterfinalist
Mar 27
Semifinalist
Apr 24
Finalist
May 15
Winner
The Grand Prize Winner this year will receive a mentorship with filmmaker Joe Russo which includes personalized feedback over the course of a year, two virtual meetings, and project development insights.
Joe Russo is a three-time BloodList screenwriter and producer whose recent feature film credits include the Mickey Rourke-starring horror anthology NIGHTMARE CINEMA, the Bruce Willis-starring HARD KILL, the Ryan Phillippe, Ving Rhames and Kate Bosworth-starring THE LOCKSMITH and the Zac Efron, Russell Crowe-starring THE GREATEST BEER RUN EVER.
Staffed on a Freeform series
"When I was told I needed to prepare pitches for the final interview of the Disney Writers program, I asked the Screencraft team if I could practice on them. They were insightful and encouraging which was so helpful when I thought I was going to die of nerves. With every year you are going to learn more, experience more, and practice your craft more, all of which will make you better. Be kind to yourself, but be persistent and find ways to create your own opportunities, because there is no straight path. And never compare yourself to others, even though sometimes it's really hard not to."
Signed with Manager at The Jackson Agency
"Before entering ScreenCraft, I was completely on the ground floor. Though I had some publishing history in other realms of fiction, I was completely starting out as a screenwriter. If you opt for their script feedback, you won’t regret it. Having folks inside the industry who actually know what they’re talking about provide structured feedback is invaluable. I submitted revised versions of scripts based on this feedback, and was able to place in the contest due in no small part to this feedback. I could not say more about how helpful ScreenCraft has been in moving me towards my screenwriting career goals. After placing in the top ten for the ScreenCraft TV Pilot contest, I received an offer for representation from an agency! The people who run the contest are genuinely interested in the careers of the folks who rise to the top."
Signed with Manager at Rascality Entertainment
"I was introduced to my rep by ScreenCraft after being a finalist in the ScreenCraft Fellowship. I’d received lots of advice from screenwriters a little more established than myself about signing with a manager, so I took that into account when meeting with David. We hit it off, he understood my voice and what I’m trying to accomplish with my scripts, and here we are."
October 12 | by Ken Miyamoto
A short script can't just be a feature condensed into smaller perimeters — the same way a feature script can't just be a lengthened short. They...
August 13 | by Ken Miyamoto
Screenwriters are always told what they should do during a pitch — but what are the things they should not do? Knowledge is power. You...
May 13 | by ScreenCraft
Writer, Director and Producer Dante Russo, winner of 2015's ScreenCraft Short Screenplay Contest (which is currently open for entries until August 15th), also a fellow from the 2016...
September 27 | by David Young
Everyone needs a good scare now and again. Over the years, we’ve all found a 6-minute or half-hour-long horror film that gave us pause, made...
The reading and judging of the scripts will be based on the following criteria:
In addition to the scoring criteria for the script, ScreenCraft may conduct interviews and send questionnaires to learn more about the entrant, their voice, perspective, and goals to help identify the winning projects. Top scripts are read by the industry jury who votes for their favorite scripts at their sole discretion.
ScreenCraft Add-on Prize Selection:
Criteria for Winners and Finalists:
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