Contests that get you
paid & produced!

Open Screenplay is proud to provide opportunities for our writers to showcase their talent and hone their skills with exciting contests that get them paid & produced! Below is a list of the contests that have been confirmed so far for the year, but this is by no means a complete list. We are regularly announcing additional contests with even more exciting topics and partnerships. We hope you will share your talent with us!

CONTEST TOPIC:

Short Film Contest III

We are delighted to announce the return of our popular annual Open Topic Short Film Contes! For the 3rd year in a row this contest has given our members an opportunity to flex their creative muscles without restraints. No wonder it is a favorite among our members! This is an open topic, open genre contest, so you are free to write about anything you want. Just be sure to read the contest rules and guidelines. Happy Writing!

Duration

10 min or less

Deadlines

Submission Deadline
February 28th, 2023

Contest Entry Fee

Free to Members

Become a Member

See Guidelines

PRIZES

GRAND PRIZE WINNER

$1000 USD

License fee cash award

+ Chance to be produced!

$500 USD

Cash Prize

2^nd PRIZE

$250 USD

Cash Prize

3^rd PRIZE

*

CONTEST MINI-RULES

This contest is open to Members of Open Screenplay only. Contest begins on Nov 1, 2022 at 12:00 AM (ET) and ends on Feb 28, 2023 at 11:59 PM (ET). There are a total of three (3) prizes available to be won as follows: one (1) First Prize consisting of a license fee cash award of USD $1000, and in Open Screenplay’s sole discretion, the option of production, one (1) Second Prize consisting of a license fee cash award of USD $500, and one (1) Third Prize consisting of a license fee cash award of USD $250. Open to Open Screenplay Members, excluding residents of Quebec, Canada, who are 13 years of age or older at the time of entry (parental or guardian consent required if entrant is under the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence at the time of entry). Odds of winning depend on number and quality of eligible entries received before contest closes. Limitations apply. See full rules and entry details

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Contests that get you
paid & produced!

Open Screenplay is proud to provide opportunities for our writers to showcase their talent and hone their skills with exciting contests that get them paid & produced! Below is a list of the contests that have been confirmed so far for the year, but this is by no means a complete list. We are regularly announcing additional contests with even more exciting topics and partnerships. We hope you will share your talent with us!

CONTEST TOPIC:

Feature Film II Contest

Our 2nd Feature Film Contest! This is your chance to show your screenwriting chops in the big league format of the feature film. You choose your genre, you choose your topic, but be sure to read and adhere to our guidelines. The winning screenplay will receive an $1,500 option agreement, and a chance to have their film produced!

Duration

90 - 120 minutes

Deadlines

Submission Deadline
February 28th, 2023

Contest Entry Fee

Free to Members

Become a Member

See Guidelines

PRIZES

GRAND PRIZE WINNER

$1500 USD *

License fee cash award

+ Chance to be produced!

$500 USD

Cash Prize

2^nd PRIZE

$250 USD

Cash Prize

3^rd PRIZE

*Should the film be produced, the winning writer(s) will receive additional compensation to be negotiated with buyers/producers in accordance with customary industry parameters.

CONTEST MINI-RULES

This contest is open to Members of Open Screenplay only. Contest begins on Dec 1, 2022 at 12:00 AM (ET) and ends on Feb 28, 2023 at 11:59 PM (ET). There are a total of three (3) prizes available to be won as follows: one (1) First Prize consisting of an Option Agreement with Open Screenplay for a period of 2-years, including an Initial Option Fee of USD $1500. Should the option to produce the film be exercised, the winning writer(s) will receive additional compensation to be negotiated with buyers/producers in accordance with customary industry parameters. (1) Second Prize consisting of a cash prize of USD $500, and one (1) Third Prize consisting of cash prize USD $250. This contest is Open to Open Screenplay Members, excluding residents of Quebec, Canada, who are 13 years of age or older at the time of entry (parental or guardian consent required if entrant is under the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence at the time of entry). Odds of winning depend on number and quality of eligible entries received before contest closes. Limitations apply. Full rules and entry details available at: Contest Rules & Guidelines. Full rules and entry details available at: Contest Rules & Guidelines

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Contests that get you
paid & produced!

Open Screenplay is proud to provide opportunities for our writers to showcase their talent and hone their skills with exciting contests that get them paid & produced! Below is a list of the contests that have been confirmed so far for the year, but this is by no means a complete list. We are regularly announcing additional contests with even more exciting topics and partnerships. We hope you will share your talent with us!

CONTEST TOPIC:

Short Film Contest III

We are delighted to announce the return of our popular annual Open Topic Short Film Contes! For the 3rd year in a row this contest has given our members an opportunity to flex their creative muscles without restraints. No wonder it is a favorite among our members! This is an open topic, open genre contest, so you are free to write about anything you want. Just be sure to read the contest rules and guidelines. Happy Writing!

Duration

10 min or less

Deadlines

Submission Deadline
February 28th, 2023

Contest Entry Fee

Free to Members

Become a Member

See Guidelines

PRIZES

GRAND PRIZE WINNER

$1000 USD

License fee cash award

+ Chance to be produced!

$500 USD

Cash Prize

2^nd PRIZE

$250 USD

Cash Prize

3^rd PRIZE

*

CONTEST MINI-RULES

This contest is open to Members of Open Screenplay only. Contest begins on Nov 1, 2022 at 12:00 AM (ET) and ends on Feb 28, 2023 at 11:59 PM (ET). There are a total of three (3) prizes available to be won as follows: one (1) First Prize consisting of a license fee cash award of USD $1000, and in Open Screenplay’s sole discretion, the option of production, one (1) Second Prize consisting of a license fee cash award of USD $500, and one (1) Third Prize consisting of a license fee cash award of USD $250. Open to Open Screenplay Members, excluding residents of Quebec, Canada, who are 13 years of age or older at the time of entry (parental or guardian consent required if entrant is under the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence at the time of entry). Odds of winning depend on number and quality of eligible entries received before contest closes. Limitations apply. See full rules and entry details

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Contests that get you
paid & produced!

Open Screenplay is proud to provide opportunities for our writers to showcase their talent and hone their skills with exciting contests that get them paid & produced! Below is a list of the contests that have been confirmed so far for the year, but this is by no means a complete list. We are regularly announcing additional contests with even more exciting topics and partnerships. We hope you will share your talent with us!

CONTEST TOPIC:

Feature Film II Contest

Our 2nd Feature Film Contest! This is your chance to show your screenwriting chops in the big league format of the feature film. You choose your genre, you choose your topic, but be sure to read and adhere to our guidelines. The winning screenplay will receive an $1,500 option agreement, and a chance to have their film produced!

Duration

90 - 120 minutes

Deadlines

Submission Deadline
February 28th, 2023

Contest Entry Fee

Free to Members

Become a Member

See Guidelines

PRIZES

GRAND PRIZE WINNER

$1500 USD *

License fee cash award

+ Chance to be produced!

$500 USD

Cash Prize

2^nd PRIZE

$250 USD

Cash Prize

3^rd PRIZE

*Should the film be produced, the winning writer(s) will receive additional compensation to be negotiated with buyers/producers in accordance with customary industry parameters.

CONTEST MINI-RULES

This contest is open to Members of Open Screenplay only. Contest begins on Dec 1, 2022 at 12:00 AM (ET) and ends on Feb 28, 2023 at 11:59 PM (ET). There are a total of three (3) prizes available to be won as follows: one (1) First Prize consisting of an Option Agreement with Open Screenplay for a period of 2-years, including an Initial Option Fee of USD $1500. Should the option to produce the film be exercised, the winning writer(s) will receive additional compensation to be negotiated with buyers/producers in accordance with customary industry parameters. (1) Second Prize consisting of a cash prize of USD $500, and one (1) Third Prize consisting of cash prize USD $250. This contest is Open to Open Screenplay Members, excluding residents of Quebec, Canada, who are 13 years of age or older at the time of entry (parental or guardian consent required if entrant is under the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence at the time of entry). Odds of winning depend on number and quality of eligible entries received before contest closes. Limitations apply. Full rules and entry details available at: Contest Rules & Guidelines. Full rules and entry details available at: Contest Rules & Guidelines

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Contests that get you
paid & produced!

Open Screenplay is proud to provide opportunities for our writers to showcase their talent and hone their skills with exciting contests that get them paid & produced! Below is a list of the contests that have been confirmed so far for the year, but this is by no means a complete list. We are regularly announcing additional contests with even more exciting topics and partnerships. We hope you will share your talent with us!

CONTEST TOPIC:

Short Film Contest III

We are delighted to announce the return of our popular annual Open Topic Short Film Contes! For the 3rd year in a row this contest has given our members an opportunity to flex their creative muscles without restraints. No wonder it is a favorite among our members! This is an open topic, open genre contest, so you are free to write about anything you want. Just be sure to read the contest rules and guidelines. Happy Writing!

Duration

10 min or less

Deadlines

Submission Deadline
February 28th, 2023

Contest Entry Fee

Free to Members

Become a Member

See Guidelines

PRIZES

GRAND PRIZE WINNER

$1000 USD

License fee cash award

+ Chance to be produced!

$500 USD

Cash Prize

2^nd PRIZE

$250 USD

Cash Prize

3^rd PRIZE

*

CONTEST MINI-RULES

This contest is open to Members of Open Screenplay only. Contest begins on Nov 1, 2022 at 12:00 AM (ET) and ends on Feb 28, 2023 at 11:59 PM (ET). There are a total of three (3) prizes available to be won as follows: one (1) First Prize consisting of a license fee cash award of USD $1000, and in Open Screenplay’s sole discretion, the option of production, one (1) Second Prize consisting of a license fee cash award of USD $500, and one (1) Third Prize consisting of a license fee cash award of USD $250. Open to Open Screenplay Members, excluding residents of Quebec, Canada, who are 13 years of age or older at the time of entry (parental or guardian consent required if entrant is under the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence at the time of entry). Odds of winning depend on number and quality of eligible entries received before contest closes. Limitations apply. See full rules and entry details

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