Short Film Comedy

$40 to Non-Members

PRIZES

GRAND PRIZE WINNER

$1000 USD

License fee cash award

+ Chance to be produced!

$500 USD

License fee cash award

+ Chance to be produced!

2^nd PRIZE

$250 USD

License fee cash award

+ Chance to be produced!

3^rd PRIZE

Contest Mini-Rules

This contest is free to participate in for active Open Screenplay Members, or by paying a 1-time Entry Fee of $40 USD per submission to participate. Contest begins on Sep 4th, 2021 at 12:00 AM (ET) and ends on Nov 30th at 11:59 PM (ET). There are a total of four (3) prizes available to be won as follows: one (1) First Prize consisting of a license fee cash award of USD $1,000, and in Contest Partner’s sole discretion, the option of production, one (1) Second Prize consisting of a license fee cash award of USD $500, and in Contest Partner’s sole discretion, the option of production, one (1) Third Prize consisting of a license fee cash award of USD $250 and in Contest Partner’s sole discretion, the option of production. Contest is open to registered Open Screenplay users, 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 the number and quality of eligible entries received before contest closes. Limitations apply. See full rules and entry details

Stay Safe &
#WriteABetterWorld

As the world emerges from the grip of the global pandemic, we are pleased to be continue 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 by participating in the contests below and help us to #WriteABetterWorld.

CONTEST TOPIC:

Short Film Drama

Perhaps no other genre of film varies as much as drama. From war stories, courtroom or crime, to historical or biographies, dramas can emerge from almost any setting, so long as conflicts are intense and the stakes are high. A great drama transcends the screen and makes the audience feel what the characters are feeling, relate to their experiences, and learn their lessons.

If you’ve got the skills to write a great dramatic short film, this is the contest for you. It can be about any subject you wish, as long as it moves us. Just be sure to adhere to the contest rules and guidelines. If you win you will receive one of the cash prizes below and have a chance to have your screenplay produced! Happy writing!

Duration

10 min or less

Deadlines

Submission Deadline is
November 30th, 2021

Contest Entry Fee

Free to Members

$40 to Non-Members

PRIZES

GRAND PRIZE WINNER

$1000 USD

License fee cash award

+ Chance to be produced!

$500 USD

License fee cash award

+ Chance to be produced!

2^nd PRIZE

$250 USD

License fee cash award

+ Chance to be produced!

3^rd PRIZE

Contest Mini-Rules

This contest is free to participate in for active Open Screenplay Members, or by paying a 1-time Entry Fee of $40 USD per submission to participate. Contest begins on Sep 4th, 2021 at 12:00 AM (ET) and ends on Nov 30th at 11:59 PM (ET). There are a total of four (3) prizes available to be won as follows: one (1) First Prize consisting of a license fee cash award of USD $1,000, and in Contest Partner’s sole discretion, the option of production, one (1) Second Prize consisting of a license fee cash award of USD $500, and in Contest Partner’s sole discretion, the option of production, one (1) Third Prize consisting of a license fee cash award of USD $250 and in Contest Partner’s sole discretion, the option of production. Contest is open to registered Open Screenplay users, 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 the number and quality of eligible entries received before contest closes. Limitations apply. See full rules and entry details

Stay Safe &
#WriteABetterWorld

As the world emerges from the grip of the global pandemic, we are pleased to be continue 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 by participating in the contests below and help us to #WriteABetterWorld.

CONTEST TOPIC:

Short Film Comedy

They say that laughter is the best medicine; and after what we have collectively gone through over the last 18 months, we could certainly use some! Beyond the sheer enjoyment of a good laugh, comedy illuminates humanity like no other genre can. It shows us our greatest flaws and vulnerabilities, and allows us to examine the absurdities of our world with levity.

This is your chance to show off your comedic chops in our Short Film Comedy. Your comedy screenplay can be lighthearted or dark, cerebral or slapstick, romantic or shocking, so long as the jokes work and it earns the highly coveted sound of an audience laughing! Just be sure to follow the contest rules and guidelines and you can win one of the following cash prizes and a chance to have your screenplay produced. Happy writing!

Duration

10 min or less

Deadlines

Submission Deadline is
November 30th, 2021

Contest Entry Fee

Free to Members

$40 to Non-Members

PRIZES

GRAND PRIZE WINNER

$1000 USD

License fee cash award

+ Chance to be produced!

$500 USD

License fee cash award

+ Chance to be produced!

2^nd PRIZE

$250 USD

License fee cash award

+ Chance to be produced!

3^rd PRIZE

Contest Mini-Rules

This contest is free to participate in for active Open Screenplay Members, or by paying a 1-time Entry Fee of $40 USD per submission to participate. Contest begins on Sep 4th, 2021 at 12:00 AM (ET) and ends on Nov 30th at 11:59 PM (ET). There are a total of four (3) prizes available to be won as follows: one (1) First Prize consisting of a license fee cash award of USD $1,000, and in Contest Partner’s sole discretion, the option of production, one (1) Second Prize consisting of a license fee cash award of USD $500, and in Contest Partner’s sole discretion, the option of production, one (1) Third Prize consisting of a license fee cash award of USD $250 and in Contest Partner’s sole discretion, the option of production. Contest is open to registered Open Screenplay users, 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 the number and quality of eligible entries received before contest closes. Limitations apply. See full rules and entry details

Stay Safe &
#WriteABetterWorld

As the world emerges from the grip of the global pandemic, we are pleased to be continue 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 by participating in the contests below and help us to #WriteABetterWorld.

CONTEST TOPIC:

Short Film Drama

Perhaps no other genre of film varies as much as drama. From war stories, courtroom or crime, to historical or biographies, dramas can emerge from almost any setting, so long as conflicts are intense and the stakes are high. A great drama transcends the screen and makes the audience feel what the characters are feeling, relate to their experiences, and learn their lessons.

If you’ve got the skills to write a great dramatic short film, this is the contest for you. It can be about any subject you wish, as long as it moves us. Just be sure to adhere to the contest rules and guidelines. If you win you will receive one of the cash prizes below and have a chance to have your screenplay produced! Happy writing!

Duration

10 min or less

Deadlines

Submission Deadline is
November 30th, 2021

Contest Entry Fee

Free to Members

$40 to Non-Members

PRIZES

GRAND PRIZE WINNER

$1000 USD

License fee cash award

+ Chance to be produced!

$500 USD

License fee cash award

+ Chance to be produced!

2^nd PRIZE

$250 USD

License fee cash award

+ Chance to be produced!

3^rd PRIZE

Contest Mini-Rules

This contest is free to participate in for active Open Screenplay Members, or by paying a 1-time Entry Fee of $40 USD per submission to participate. Contest begins on Sep 4th, 2021 at 12:00 AM (ET) and ends on Nov 30th at 11:59 PM (ET). There are a total of four (3) prizes available to be won as follows: one (1) First Prize consisting of a license fee cash award of USD $1,000, and in Contest Partner’s sole discretion, the option of production, one (1) Second Prize consisting of a license fee cash award of USD $500, and in Contest Partner’s sole discretion, the option of production, one (1) Third Prize consisting of a license fee cash award of USD $250 and in Contest Partner’s sole discretion, the option of production. Contest is open to registered Open Screenplay users, 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 the number and quality of eligible entries received before contest closes. Limitations apply. See full rules and entry details

Stay Safe &
#WriteABetterWorld

As the world emerges from the grip of the global pandemic, we are pleased to be continue 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 by participating in the contests below and help us to #WriteABetterWorld.

CONTEST TOPIC:

Short Film Comedy

They say that laughter is the best medicine; and after what we have collectively gone through over the last 18 months, we could certainly use some! Beyond the sheer enjoyment of a good laugh, comedy illuminates humanity like no other genre can. It shows us our greatest flaws and vulnerabilities, and allows us to examine the absurdities of our world with levity.

This is your chance to show off your comedic chops in our Short Film Comedy. Your comedy screenplay can be lighthearted or dark, cerebral or slapstick, romantic or shocking, so long as the jokes work and it earns the highly coveted sound of an audience laughing! Just be sure to follow the contest rules and guidelines and you can win one of the following cash prizes and a chance to have your screenplay produced. Happy writing!

Duration

10 min or less

Deadlines

Submission Deadline is
November 30th, 2021

Contest Entry Fee

Free to Members

$40 to Non-Members