CONTEST DESCRIPTION
The Scriptapalooza Fellowship program was developed to honor dedicated writers and to help accommodate their creative process and skills. Creativity has many interruptions; most of them legitimate reasons, such as dealing with life and isolating yourself from all of your demands is not an easy task.
This year our Recipient will be flown to a Robert McKee STORY Seminar in New York or Los Angeles. (airfare and hotel included) and have a 6-month mentorship with one of our Mentors. Including access to over 90 producers through Scriptapalooza’s network.
The six mentors that are onboard:
Shannon Pierce : Pierce Entertainment
Hallie Shepherd : Fireshoe Productions
John Schulte : Pangea
Chad Ridgely : Full Auto Films
Travis Bell : The Seven Bridges Group
Alexia Melocchi : Little Studio Films
The deadline to submit your screenplay or pilot is April 13, 2020.
For more information, visit http://www.scriptapalooza.com/fellowship/
Helping as many writers as possible has always been the foundation and heart of Scriptapalooza, and this mission will be furthered with the Fellowship.
PRIZES
Fellowship Recipient Will Receive:
All expenses paid to a Robert McKee Story Seminar.
Airfare and Hotel to Los Angeles or New York.
6 month mentorship with Scriptapalooza mentor.
Access to over 90 producers thru Scriptapalooza's network.
1 year subscription to Scriptation.
5 Recipients Will Receive:
3 month mentorship with Scriptapalooza mentor.
Access to over 90 producers thru Scriptapalooza's network.
We will offer advice, guidance and direction on your script.
1 year subscription to Scriptation.
Categories:
GENRES:
Action, Adventure, Animation, Biography, Children, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Historical, Horror, Mystery/Suspense, Romance, Science Fiction, Sports, Thriller, Western
GENRES:
Action, Adventure, Animation, Biography, Children, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Historical, Horror, Mystery/Suspense, Romance, Science Fiction, Sports, Thriller, Western
CATEGORIES:
Feature (80-140 pgs),
TV Pilot (25-75 pgs)
LANGUAGE(S):
English
FEEDBACK OFFERED?
Yes, this contest offers feedback.
Announcements
- Fellow AnnouncementJun 15, 2020
GENRES:
Action, Adventure, Animation, Biography, Children, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Historical, Horror, Mystery/Suspense, Romance, Science Fiction, Sports, Thriller, Western
CATEGORIES:
Feature (80-140 pgs),
TV Pilot (25-75 pgs)
LANGUAGE(S):
English
FEEDBACK OFFERED?
Yes, this contest offers feedback.
Rules
- You must be 18 or older to apply.
- Your script must be in English. All genres are accepted.
- We only accept feature film screenplays and TV pilots.
- Your script must be in PDF format.
- This is an international Fellowship, we do accept scripts from around the world.
- All submitted material must be original, and all rights must be wholly owned by the writer(s).
- We recommend you register your script with the WGA or the US Copyright Office.
- We do accept writing teams. If a team wins the Fellowship, one (1) prize is awarded.
- Your script cannot be under an option when submitting.
- Once you submit your script, we do not accept revisions or replacements.
- You may submit more than one entry, but they must be submitted separately with their own application and fee.
- If your script becomes optioned, sold or produced during the timeframe of the fellowship, your entry will be disqualified.
- Adaptations are eligible if the work is in public domain or writer has the rights to it.
- All entries are non-refundable.
- Any candidate who does not meet the aforementioned criteria will be disqualified.
FAQs
None added. Contact contest admin for details.
