JUDGING CRITERIA

In addition to compliance with the contest requirements set forth in the Requirements section, submitted Screenplays will be evaluated on a variety of factors including but not limited to quality of concept, structure, plotline, characters, dialogue, pacing, and relevance to contest topic.   

Screenplay submissions are judged by a committee of Open Screenplay executives, advisors, and/or representatives of contest brand partners.  

Judges, sponsors, and independent contractors are not eligible to enter the competition, nor are their spouses or other immediate family members

The decisions of the judges are final and shall not be disputed. The contest and its coordinators may not be held responsible for any errors or omissions by the judges.