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INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL & SCRIPT COMPETITION
SCRIPT COMPETITION
The Hollywood Storytellers Script Competition (Formerly known as the LA International Script Competition) is an annual event where outstanding Feature, Short, and TV Pilot Scripts are evaluated and placed in our all-inclusive genre contest. One writer from each category will be awarded the overall winner in their respective genre and medium.
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Call for entries open every January and close in June. Notifications are sent in July. Submissions are currently closed until next season, but we invite you to read our last season's reviews: Click here to read last season's reviews!
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In hopes to cultivate collaboration within our community, writers are encouraged to attend our highly anticipated film festival and network with our officially selected filmmakers! Our annual event is hosted in the heart of the entertainment industry on Hollywood Boulevard at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatres in Los Angeles, CA.
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WHO WE ARE:
The Hollywood Storytellers Script Competition is an all-inclusive Film and TV genre contest focused on giving exceptional writers from all backgrounds the recognition they deserve.
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​Our competition and awards focus on bringing value to all writers, making it our mission to assist in areas of industry acknowledgment, networking, confidence, craft, and building a bridge of opportunities that can move them closer toward their career goals.
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Our team believes in the power of perspective. It is essential in enriching the culture of our industry and bringing a more inclusive experience to mainstream genres and mediums. Writers of color, female-identifying writers, LGBTQ+ writers, writers with disabilities, writers over the age of 50, and other important voices that have been historically underrepresented will be heard and are encouraged to apply.
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We look forward to supporting our community of talented, established and emerging writers!
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Submit your Full-Length Feature, Short, or TV Pilot Script on FilmFreeway Stage 32 or Coverfly when entries open in January 2025.
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WHY SUBMIT:
The Hollywood Storytellers Script Competition is judged by a diverse team of active industry professionals that include certified script readers, story analysts, development executives, producers, filmmakers, union actors, and award-winning film & television writers previously and presently associated with: The Black List, The Red List, Coverfly, Stage 32, The International Screenwriters Association (ISA), Stowe Story Labs, The Filmmarket Hub, Buffalo 8 Productions, BondIt Media Capital, The WGA, SAG-AFTRA, Creative Screenwriting, Table Read My Screenplay, Emerging Screenwriters, Film Independent, American Film Institute (AFI), Script University, Austin Film Festival, HollyShorts, Roadmap Writers, and more.
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Submissions are reviewed by our esteemed jury and results are based on the following industry standard ratings: formatting, structure, spelling, character, plot/story, pacing, dialogue, action, tone, world building, creativity, concept/originality.
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Seeking Full-length Feature, Short, and TV Pilot Scripts in the following genres: Action/Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Holiday/Romance, Mystery/Crime, Historical/Biopic, Horror/Supernatural, Suspense/Thriller, Sci-Fi/ Fantasy, Western/Period, and Animation.
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Outstanding Film and TV writers will place in their respective genre categories. Only one writer from each category will be awarded the overall Feature Screenplay, Short Screenplay or TV Pilot Winner in their respective genre and medium.
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*Unique & diverse voices are encouraged.
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*If you are interested in submitting but are experiencing economic hardship, please don't hesitate to reach out.
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BENEFITS OF SUBMITTING:
-All-inclusive. All-genres.
-Full-Length, Short, and TV Pilot Script submissions are accepted.
-Several opportunities to win in your respective genre.
-Competitive submission prices, discounts for FilmFreeway Gold Members, constructive executive feedback, revised submission consideration, and economic hardship assistance.
-Your script evaluated by a diverse team of active entertainment industry professionals.
-Honorable Mention, Quarterfinalist, Semifinalist, and Finalist placement laurels, awards certificates, and sponsored grand prizes for genre winners.
-Invitation to our annual Film Festival hosted at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatres on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, CA.
-Your project showcased on social and sent exclusively to our network of industry contacts for consideration in the following areas: Representation, Development, Production, and more.
-You will become part of a collaborative community that champions emerging writers on a supportive and resourceful platform!
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AWARDS & PRIZES:
Honorable Mentions Receive:
-Award Laurel
-Certificate
-Media Exposure
Quarterfinalists Receive:
-Award Laurel
-Certificate
-Media Exposure
-Consideration for Semifinals
Semifinalists Receive:
-Award Laurel
-Certificate
-Media Exposure
-Consideration for Finals
Finalists Receive:
-Award Laurel
-Certificate
-Media Exposure
-Consideration for Grand Prize Winner of your respective Genre and Medium
Grand Prize Screenplay Winners in their Respective Genre Receive:
-Grand Prize Genre Winner Laurel
-Grand Prize Genre Winner Certificate
-Media Exposure showcasing you and your winning script
-Complementary ticket to our annual Film Festival event at the TCL Chinese Theatres on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, CA
-Sponsored prizes to assist your career (TBA)
-Your project sent exclusively to our network of industry executives for consideration in the following areas: Representation, Development, Production, and more.
Grand Prize TV Pilot Winners in their Respective Genre Receive:
-Grand Prize Genre Winner Laurel
-Grand Prize Genre Winner Certificate
-Media Exposure showcasing you and your winning script
-Complementary ticket to our annual Film Festival event at the TCL Chinese Theatres on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, CA
-Sponsored prizes to assist your career (TBA)
-Your project sent exclusively to our network of industry executives for consideration in the following areas: Representation, Development, Production, and more.
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