School of Media Studies

BlueCat Screenplay Competition

The BlueCat Screenplay Competition, now in its 21st year, is accepting submissions for its 2019 competition!

Founded in 1998 by award-winning writer Gordy Hoffman, BlueCat has remained committed to discovering the world’s unknown screenwriters, and continues to showcase their work to a global audience year after year.

BlueCat’s Winners and Finalists have gone on to sign with high-profile agencies, including ICM, CAA and WME. Moreover, their work has been sold to several major studios such as Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros. and Universal. Additionally, BlueCat writers have won awards at Sundance, Berlin, and Tribeca following their success with BlueCat.

As a result, the BlueCat Screenplay Competition has become one of the largest and most prestigious screenplay competitions in the world.

AWARDS:

Feature Screenplay Winner $10,000. Four Feature Finalists will receive $1000 each.

Short Script Winner $5,000. Four Shorts Finalists will receive $500 each.

Pilot (Hour) Winner $5,000. Four Pilot Finalists will receive $500 each.

Pilot (Half-Hour) Winner $5,000. Four Pilot Finalists will receive $500 each.

The Fellini Award (Best International Screenplay) Winner $5,000.

DEADLINES:

Early Deadline: September 30th, 2018. Feature Screenplay $50, Pilot (Hour) $45, Pilot (Half-Hour) $40, Short Script $35, Short Film $35.

Regular Deadline: November 15th, 2018. Feature Screenplay $60, Pilot (Hour) $55, Pilot (Half-Hour) $50, Short Script $40, Short Film $45.

Final Deadline: December 16th, 2018. Feature Screenplay $70, Pilot (Hour) $65, Pilot (Half-Hour) $60, Short Script $55, Short Film $55.

For complete information and submission details, please visithttp://www.bluecatscreenplay.com/2019-call-for-entries/

 

Please let us know if you have any questions.

 

Thank you for your support!

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