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SCREENWRITING
CONTEST:

The American Screenwriting
Contest

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Screenwriting Contest Address:

American Screenwriting
Competition
c/o Flat Shoe
311 N. Robertson,
Ste. 172
Beverly Hills, CA 90211

AMERICAN SCREENWRITING
COMPETITION

$12,000 GRAND PRIZE!

Contest Entry Fee

$40 (by 3/31/08) early
$50 (by 6/30/08) regular
$60 (by 9/30/08) late
$65 (by 10/31/08) final

Contest Entry Form
Contest Info
Contest FAQs
Contest Rules
Contest Prizes
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Welcome to our annual screenwriting contest. We want to find the best and most talented writers from around the world! The main goal of the American Screenwriting Competition is to uncover the best unproduced screenplays and to work with the most gifted writers who craft them.

COMPETITION SHOWCASED WRITERS

* several of our previous entrants have secured representation for their work and many have gone on to option their screenplays... don't miss your chance to open the door to Hollywood's top decision makers, enter the 2008 contest now. .
GENERAL COMPETITION INFORMATION
Important Screenwriting Contest Deadlines: $40 (by 3/31/08) early $50 (by 6/30/08) regular $60 (by 9/30/08) late $65 (by 10/31/08) final (5/15/08) first door prize draw (7/15/08) second door prize draw	Screenwriting Contest Address: American Screenwriting Competition c/o Flat Shoe Entertainment 311 N. Robertson Blvd., Ste. 172 Beverly Hills, CA 90311
* OVER $12,000 for the Grand prize winner * .

DOOR PRIZES !

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In addition to substantial prizes for our screenwriting contest finalists, we offer TWO random drawings for more chances to win. Go to our prize information page to check out the draw and overall prizes for the American Screenwriting Competition.

Door prize dates are: May 15, 2008 and July 15, 2008.
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ITS ALL ABOUT THE EXPOSURE !

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Every year we receive in the neighborhood of 2,000 screenplay submissions. This makes us one of the largest and most respected competitions in the industry. A good showing in the American Screenwriting Competition will open doors for you.

COMPETITION PHILOSOPHY AND GOALS

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Every brilliant film begins with a brilliant
screenplay. Do you have what it takes?

Our annual screenwriting competition to find the best and most talented writers from around the world ! The main goal of the American Screenwriting Competition is to uncover the best unproduced screenplays and in collaboration with the writer help develop and potentially produce them.

Our Promises to You

- we will work hard to support all talented screenwriters that enter our contest... not just the WINNERS!

- it's hard work to write a screenplay... we promise that each work of art will be read and evaluated fairly.

- your screenplay will never be promoted or used in any fashion without your consent.
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WHAT SOME OF OUR ENTRANTS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT US...

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"I feel very fortunate and deeply honored to be a part of this competition. The experience has been amazing. It is the only time I have ever been asked to submit feedback, describe my goals and aspirations as a screenwriter and articulate what I hope the contest could do to help me in my career. I’m thoroughly impressed." -Spencer Belgarian

As with any form of art, you don't choose to be a screenwriter. It chooses you. (With a vengeance.) It's good to know there are people out there who support the brave souls who have embarked on this journey." -Kurt Smith

"Extremely well organized and highly professional endeavor." -Melissa Howell

"I'm highly honored to be a finalist. Across the board, it seems like a rarity for any contest to advance Fantasy/Action screenplays. My experience has always been that the vast majority of scripts that advance are Dramas and Comedies. It goes to show that the American Screenwriting Contest uses extremely versatile readers able to judge any genre." -Phillip Daay
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COMPETITION APPLICATIONS

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Contest applications are available in many formats:

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COMPETITION PRIZE BREAKDOWN

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ALL TEN competition finalists will receive substantial prizes

Grand Prize:

$12,000 in cash and prizes including: $7,000 in cash, a $4,000 option (if you want it) against a six figure purchase price, Final Draft Software, Power Structure, production consideration, meetings (with agencies, studios, and producers), feature in press release announcement targeting industry professionals, listing on the American Screenwriting Competition Web site

Total prize value over $12,000

Second Prize:

$3,000 in cash and prizes including: $2,000 cash, Final Draft Software, Power Structure, production consideration, possible meetings (with agencies, studios, and producers), inclusion in press release announcement targeting industry professionals, listing on the American Screenwriting Contest Web site

Total prize value over $3,000

Third Prize:

$2,000 in cash and prizes including: $1,000 cash, Final Draft Software, Power Structure, production consideration, possible meetings (with agencies, studios, and producers), inclusion in press release announcement targeting industry professionals, listing on the American Screenwriting Contest Web site

Total prize value over $2,000

Fourth Prize:

$1,000 in cash and prizes including: $400 cash, Story Base 2.0, Power Structure, inclusion in press release announcement targeting industry professionals, listing on the American Screenwriting Contest Web site

Total prize value over $1,000

Fifth Prize:

$700 in cash and prizes including; $200 cash, Story Base 2.0, Power Structure, inclusion in press release announcement targeting industry professionals, listing on the American Screenwriting Contest Web site

Total prize value over $700

All ten finalists receive cash and prizes, click here for
the complete screenwriting contest prize breakdown
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COMPETITION ENTRY CHECKLIST

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All Entries Must Include the Following:
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1. Completed Screenplay with title only (70 – 150 pages, do not include your name or any other personal information on the screenplay or title page).

2. A short synopsis of no more than one page (this will not be judged).

3. Signed entry form. One completed form for each screenplay submitted.

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Signed release letter acknowledging that you have read the American Screenwriting Competition contest rules and that you understand and comply with them.

5. Entry Fee (check from a US bank, money order, or credit card).

COMPETITION ADDRESS

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American Screenwriting Competition
c/o Flat Shoe Entertainment
311 N. Robertson Blvd, Ste. 172
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
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COMPETITION RULES

Eligibility: All Feature Length English Language Scripts

Notification Date: Late December 2008 (quarterfinalists)

Click Here for the complete full American Screenwriting Competition rules.

All competition quarterfinalists and finalists will be listed on our Website and notified as the judging progresses.
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COMPETITION SPONSORS

We would like to thank ALL our screenplay competition sponsors!

Title Sponsors:

Hollywood Scriptwriter Magazine
HollywoodLitSales.com

Product Sponsors:

Final Draft, Without A Box, Write-Brain.com, Storybase 2.0,
ScriptForSale.com, InkTip.com, ScriptCopier.com
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Please note: Send your screenplay, completed application, entry fee (payable to Flat Shoe Entertainment), a short synopsis, and a signed release form postmarked by October 31, 2008 to Flat Shoe Entertainment, American Screenwriting Competition, 311 N. Robertson Blvd, Suite 172, Beverly Hills, CA 90211

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