REQUIREMENTS:

 Topic:  The screenplay must be related to the topic listed above

Duration: The short film must be 5 minutes or less, based on 1 page per minute. 

Rating: Abide by a “PG-13” (or younger) rating.  For clarification as to the various ratings, consult the MPAA guidelines: 

https://filmratings.com/Content/Downloads/rating_rules.pdf

Narrative: Fiction only, no documentaries or experimental films will be eligible.

Language: screenplay must be written in English.  

Maximum number of submissions:  Unlimited You may enter the contest with as many screenplays as you’d like. However, only completed screenplays will be considered.

 

IMPORTANT RESTRICTIONS:

1. No previously produced material or adaptations.
   The short film must be a new, original, unproduced work. 
2. No CGI (computer effects)
3. No remote or difficult to reach locations, or federal or private attractions like The Statue Of Liberty, Mt. Rushmore, The Empire St. Building, CN Tower, Eiffel Tower, famous museums, etc. 
4. No nudity, or explicit sexual content
5. No using of trademarks that belong to other people or companies
6. No use of existing characters, songs, logos, brands, etc.