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About BlueCat Screenplay Competition
Founded in 1998 by WGA writer Gordy Hoffman, the BlueCat Screenplay Competition continues its mission of developing the undiscovered writer. BlueCat’s winners and finalists have gone on to sign with agencies including ICM, CAA, and WME, with their work sold to several major studios such as Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros., and Universal. BlueCat writers have won awards at Sundance, Berlin, and Tribeca all following their recognition with BlueCat.
Description
The BlueCat Screenplay Competition, now in its 22nd year, is open for submissions for its 2020 competition. BlueCat remains committed to the undiscovered writer and continues its tradition of providing written analysis on every script submitted.
BlueCat accepts features, shorts, and pilots and awards over $40,000 in cash prizes each year, including the Fellini Award, which gives $2,500 to the best script written by an international writer.
Early Deadline: June 30th, 2019
For complete information and submission details, please visit:
https://www.bluecatscreenplay.com/competition/rules-guidelines/
About BlueCat Screenplay Competition
Founded in 1998 by WGA writer Gordy Hoffman, the BlueCat Screenplay Competition continues its mission of developing the undiscovered writer. BlueCat’s winners and finalists have gone on to sign with agencies including ICM, CAA, and WME, with their work sold to several major studios such as Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros., and Universal. BlueCat writers have won awards at Sundance, Berlin, and Tribeca all following their recognition with BlueCat.
AWARDS:
Grand Prize Winner $10,000.
Feature Screenplay Winner $5,000. Four Feature Finalists will receive $1,000 each.
Pilot Winner $5,000. Four Pilot Finalists will receive $1,000 each.
Short Script Winner $5,000. Four Shorts Finalists will receive $1,000 each.
The Fellini Award (Best International Screenplay) Winner $2,500.
Title Contest, Three Winners $250 each.
DEADLINES and FEES:
Early Deadline: June 30th, 2019. Feature Screenplay $50, Pilot $45, Short Script $35.
Regular Deadline: September 15th, 2019. Feature Screenplay $60, Pilot $55, Short Script $45.
Final Deadline: November 11th, 2019. Feature Screenplay $70, Pilot $65, Short Script $55.
Late Deadline: December 15th, 2019. Feature Screenplay $80, Pilot $75, Short Script $65.
Final Resubmission Deadline: February 17th, 2020. Feature Screenplay $50, Pilot $45, Short Script $35.
Website: www.bluecatscreenplay.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/BlueCatScreenplayCompetition/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlueCatWriters Instagram: www.instagram.com/bluecatwriters/
Jury
Gordy HOFFMAN
All scripts are read in full by our readers and each writer receives written analysis for every script they submit. Gordy Hoffman, WGA member and founder of BlueCat, is the final judge for all categories.
All scripts are read in full by our readers and each writer receives written analysis for every script they submit. Gordy Hoffman, WGA member and founder of BlueCat, is the final judge for all categories.
Rewards
Grand Prize
$10 000Feature Screenplay Winner
$5 000Four feature finalists receive 1,000 each.
Pilot Script Winnter
$5 000Four pilot finalists receive 1,000 each
Short Script Winner
$5 000Four Finalists receive 1,000 each
Fellini Award
$2 500This prize goes to the best script of any category written by an international writer (not from the U.S.)
(3) Title Contest
$250The reward for most creative title
Timeline
Submission starts
Early Deadline: June 30th, 2019. Feature Screenplay $50, Pilot $45, Short Script $35.
Submission starts
Regular Deadline: September 15th, 2019. Feature Screenplay $60, Pilot $55, Short Script $45.
Submission ends
Early Deadline: June 30th, 2019. Feature Screenplay $50, Pilot $45, Short Script $35.
Submission starts
Final Resubmission Deadline: February 17th, 2020. Feature Screenplay $50, Pilot $45, Short Script $35.
Submission starts
Final Deadline: November 11th, 2019. Feature Screenplay $70, Pilot $65, Short Script $55.
Submission ends
Regular Deadline: September 15th, 2019. Feature Screenplay $60, Pilot $55, Short Script $45.
Submission starts
Late Deadline: December 15th, 2019. Feature Screenplay $80, Pilot $75, Short Script $65.
Submission ends
Final Deadline: November 11th, 2019. Feature Screenplay $70, Pilot $65, Short Script $55.
Submission ends
Late Deadline: December 15th, 2019. Feature Screenplay $80, Pilot $75, Short Script $65.
Submission ends
Final Resubmission Deadline: February 17th, 2020. Feature Screenplay $50, Pilot $45, Short Script $35.
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