Since 2009, Fresh Voices has distinguished itself as a screenplay competition designed to discover, empower and promote the next generation of storytellers, writers and filmmakers. Fresh Voices experience in the industry allows us the ability to identify and elevate writer's with a unique perspective and memorable voice that demands to be read.
Now in our 12th year, we have helped guide dozens of talented screenwriters to secure literary representation, option agreements and other work-for-hire writing assignments that have been the stepping stones to significant careers.
This year, Fresh Voices is pleased to offer over $20,000 cash & prize packages designed to support your career and maximize the exposure of your big win. Sponsored by InkTip, TVWritersVault, Moviebytes and more, our winners receive script consideration from top companies, screenplay development packages, industry subscriptions, memberships, consulting and more.
We put winning material directly into the hands of the people that matter, creating an effective and targeted approach to promote our winners.
Don't miss this opportunity. Let your voice be heard!
The Grand Prize Award Winner
Chosen from the First Place Winners in each category:
- $3,000 (Total including category prize money)
- Industry Reads & Meetings
- Screenplay & Career Consultation
First Place in each genre category:
- $300
- Industry Reads and Targeted Promotion
- Fresh Voices Screenplay Analysis
- InkTip Prize Package
- MoviebytesPro Subscription
2x Honorable Mentions in each category
- Fresh Voices Basic Script Evaluation
- MoviebytesPro Subscription
TV PILOT 1/2 hr, 1 hr & Spec Sample
First Place
- $300
- Fresh Voices Screenplay Analysis
- TV Writer's Vault Prize Package
- MoviebytesPro Subscription
2x Honorable mentions in each TV category
- Fresh Voices Basic Script Evaluation
- MoviebytesPro Subscription
SHORT SCRIPTS
First Place
- $300
- Fresh Voices Screenplay Analysis
- MoviebytesPro Subscription
2x Honorable Mentions
- Fresh Voices Basic Script Evaluation
- MoviebytesPro Subscription
ELIGIBILITY:
Screenplay competitions are a great way to break through the Hollywood gridlock, to be heard and recognized. However, there are some points to consider when deciding whom to entrust with your material.
What happens if I win and what does winning do for my career?
More than just a competition, winning Fresh Voices is a great launching pad for any writer looking to start a career writing full time. Being a Fresh Voices finalist is seen as a great validation of your writing skills industry wide and we are committed to your success.
Great material deserves a great strategy. Fresh Voices will work with the Grand Prize Winner to discuss a targeted approach that is unique to the material and the writer. All winners receive on-going support and consultation.
Who is reading my material?
Fresh Voices has a team of readers who assess the first round of judging. Our second round of judging is done by a small team of in-house judges. These judges are the same people who prepare coverage and story notes for the most prominent agencies, producers and studios in Hollywood.
Our competition is not administered by other writers, consultants, readers, or ex-executives out of touch with today's realities. We are knowledgeable, well connected industry professionals in the business of discovering new writers and introducing them to the industry.
How do I know I am getting an equal shot?
All judging is done in-house by a small team who each judge according to the same process and criteria to ensure a clear and transparent process. No one judge reads the same material twice.
We also have multiple categories and awards. We do not throw all scripts into one pile as there is no fair way to compare a low budget independent drama to a high concept action film.
Fresh Voices scores every screenplay using our unique 15 point Evaulation System to bring a consistency to the scoring process.
How do I know my material is actually being read?
Fresh Voices offers your Judge's 1pg Scorecard and Feedback for only $50 with entry. We also offer a more in depth 5 pg. script analysis if you choose.
How do I know my idea is not going to be ripped off?
As a writer your two greatest assets are your material and your talent and both must be nurtured and protected. We take great care in how your material is handled, and seek to protect our writers. While not obligatory, we recommend you take these two simple steps.
We do all reading and judging in-house to protect the integrity of your material. By signing our submission agreement, we agree to not share your material with anyone until we have a conversation with you, the writer, and determine a strategy moving forward.
Am I giving up any rights to my material?
Absolutely not, but be ready to if a producer expresses interest in optioning it. You retain all rights in your material until then.
If you have any more questions please contact us.
All feedback will be returned with in 21 business days.
ELIGIBILITY:
Screenplay competitions are a great way to break through the Hollywood gridlock, to be heard and recognized. However, there are some points to consider when deciding whom to entrust with your material.
What happens if I win and what does winning do for my career?
More than just a competition, winning Fresh Voices is a great launching pad for any writer looking to start a career writing full time. Being a Fresh Voices finalist is seen as a great validation of your writing skills industry wide and we are committed to your success.
Great material deserves a great strategy. Fresh Voices will work with the Grand Prize Winner to discuss a targeted approach that is unique to the material and the writer. All winners receive on-going support and consultation.
Who is reading my material?
Fresh Voices has a team of readers who assess the first round of judging. Our second round of judging is done by a small team of in-house judges. These judges are the same people who prepare coverage and story notes for the most prominent agencies, producers and studios in Hollywood.
Our competition is not administered by other writers, consultants, readers, or ex-executives out of touch with today's realities. We are knowledgeable, well connected industry professionals in the business of discovering new writers and introducing them to the industry.
How do I know I am getting an equal shot?
All judging is done in-house by a small team who each judge according to the same process and criteria to ensure a clear and transparent process. No one judge reads the same material twice.
We also have multiple categories and awards. We do not throw all scripts into one pile as there is no fair way to compare a low budget independent drama to a high concept action film.
Fresh Voices scores every screenplay using our unique 15 point Evaulation System to bring a consistency to the scoring process.
How do I know my material is actually being read?
Fresh Voices offers your Judge's 1pg Scorecard and Feedback for only $50 with entry. We also offer a more in depth 5 pg. script analysis if you choose.
How do I know my idea is not going to be ripped off?
As a writer your two greatest assets are your material and your talent and both must be nurtured and protected. We take great care in how your material is handled, and seek to protect our writers. While not obligatory, we recommend you take these two simple steps.
We do all reading and judging in-house to protect the integrity of your material. By signing our submission agreement, we agree to not share your material with anyone until we have a conversation with you, the writer, and determine a strategy moving forward.
Am I giving up any rights to my material?
Absolutely not, but be ready to if a producer expresses interest in optioning it. You retain all rights in your material until then.
If you have any more questions please contact us.
Chris Bowen, Grand Prize Winner of the 2014-15 Fresh Voices Screenplay Competition has been signed by managers James Engle and Amotz Zakai at Echo Lake Entertainment.
James Barclay, Honorable Mention in the Science-Fiction/ Fantasy category of the 2014-15 Fresh Voices Screenplay Competition has been signed by manager Mitch Solomon at Magnet Management.
In the first deal since announcing the winners of the 2012 Fresh Voices Screenplay Competition just one month ago, 1st place winner in the Science-Fiction/ Fantasy category, Moutaz Jad has struck a deal with established Hollywood production company MPower Pictures, to attach the company as producers to his winning script Megalopolis. MPower Pictures has produced several movies including the Golden Globe Nominated Machine Gun Preacher directed by Marc Forster and starring Gerard Butler. Continue Reading
Since winning last year's Grand Prize, Fresh Voices circulated Jack's winning screenplay Adventures in Babymaking to leading production companies and ultimately caught the eye of A-List Screenwriter Jeremy Garelick (The Break-Up, The Hangover). The two are now collaborating a new project for Jeremy to direct. Jack subsequently signed with Scenario Management
Since being a finalist in the 2010 Fresh Voices Screenplay Competition, Bill quit his day job and is now a staff writer for the A&E TV series The Bates Motel starring Vera Farmiga. With the help of Fresh Voices, Bill optioned his winning screenplay Already Gone and attached Shawn Ashmore (X:Men 1, 2 & 3) and Harry Shum Jr. (Glee) to star in the project. See the trailer here!
Shawn Ashmore (Iceman from the X:Men movies) and Harry Shum Jr. (Glee) star in Already Gone by Bill Balas.
As a direct result of placing in the action category of the 2010 Fresh Voices Screenplay Competition, producers Peter Katz and Don Le optioned the script for up and coming filmmaker Ross Ching to direct. Joel Mendoza of Fresh Voices and Attraction Entertainment are Executive Producing. Continue Reading
As a direct result of his placement in the 2010 Fresh Voices Screenplay Competition, screenwriter Bill Balas has optioned his winning screenplay, Aleady Gone, to producers Peter Katz and Don Le.
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