what the top 10 screenplay competitions (actually) pay out

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Sponsored by the Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Don and Gee Nicholl Fellowship is the most ELITE of the screenwriting competitions. Up to five $35,000

fellowships are awarded each year to the best screenwriters with the requirement that winners complete one feature screenplay by year's end.

Highly competitive, due to only one prize being given out, the PAGE Screenwriting Award rewards $25,000 to the BEST screenplay in any genre. It's judged by working

professionals with experience getting big studio movies made.

Networking was this contest's initial GOAL. (But it’s gone far beyond that now.) Not only does the winner get CONNECTED with top TV and Film producers, but

the first-place winner gets $20,000 in cash.

A total of $20,000 in prize money is awarded to finalists of the Beverly Hills Screenplay Contest in its five categories: Feature, Short Screenplay, Stage Play, TV Script and Treatments. Winners also are PUBLICIZED to the media, helping them

network with producers and execs.

Started by the screenwriting software you know and love, Final Draft, this annual contest aims to bring unknown, talented SCREENWRITERS to the limelight. First

place receives $15,000 with second and third receiving $4K and $2K, respectively.

For every screenwriter who submits to this competition, they'll receive two critiques with helpful feedback from qualified Hollywood-players. But that ain’t

all…the best screenplay is awarded $15,000 for any genre!

Sciptapalooza was started in order to find unfound writing talent. (And to offer scripts a bit out of the mainstream a chance to be SHOWCASED.) First place is awarded a $10,000 prize, plus publicity for a year. (One of the more interesting,

respected competitions out there.)

Calling all first-time screenplay writers! This contest awards the best screenplay $10,000 with hefty cash prizes through 6th place. Winners receive one-on-one

GUIDANCE from famed screenwriter Robert McKee. (And hopefully tips on how to “interpret” his story diagrams.)

Well respected in the industry, and a sure-fire way to get real producers and agents to read your script, the Slamdance Screenwriting competition also awards $5000 to

the BEST SCREENPLAY, and $2000 to the best Teleplay. (Ideal for those who find the “Sundance” vibe too stuffy.)

The Cinequest Film Festival is great for uncovering NEW TALENT, and the top prize for the best screenplay is $5000. But even if you don’t win the top prize, the top

10 screenwriters all get to have their scripts read by big-time producers and execs who may represent the scripts they love most.

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