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Contest · 226 days left

Script Pipeline Screenwriting Contest

Final deadline
May 31, 2027
Genres
All genres
Prize
$20,000 to winner, $1,000 to each of 5 finalists; intros to managers, agents, producers and long-term development
Notable alumni
Evan Daugherty (2008 winner) sold Snow White and the Huntsman to Universal for $3.5M

Deadlines and entry fees

  • special entrySep 25, 2026 · $45
  • pre-registerDec 30, 2026 · $50
  • earlyMar 5, 2027 · $60
  • regularMay 1, 2027 · $65
  • lateMay 15, 2027 · $70
  • extendedMay 31, 2027 · $75

2027 contest, open now. Special entry ($45) ended 2026-09-25; current tier is pre-register ($50) to 2026-12-30.

Worth knowing before you enter

  • six rolling deadlines
  • notes add-on price not published