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ISA
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The Great Pitch Competition — a groundbreaking opportunity from two of the industry’s most trusted champions of screenwriters: ISA & Script Pipeline.
 
Next Deadline July 31st — from $0.00
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Slamdance
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The Slamdance Screenplay Competition is dedicated to discovering and supporting emerging writing talent.
 
Final Deadline August 1st — from $44.00
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Outstanding Screenplays
We’re on a mission to discover the best undiscovered TV writers and connect them with Emmy-Winning TV Writers, Showrunners, Producers, Literary Agents
 
Final Deadline July 31st — from $79.00
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Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards
The 2025 Fall Competition is now open for submissions, with the Senior Judging Panel eager to discover 2025's hottest new writers!
 
Final Deadline August 8th — from $55.00
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Outstanding Screenplays
SUPERB JURY of world's top Producers! MICHAEL MANN, a Legendary Director of HEAT and PAUL SCHRADER, Writer of TAXI DRIVER will be reading scripts!
 
Final Deadline July 31st — from $60.00
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Barnstorm
The Grand Jury Prize winner chooses between $5,000 cash or a $5,000 screenplay option! Every script receives actionable and constructive feedback!
 
Next Deadline August 1st — from $60.00
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Big Apple Film Festival
Networking opportunities include "Meet the Agents and Managers: Conference and Pitch Forum", receptions, and year round networking and pitch sessions.
 
Final Deadline July 31st — from $70.00
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Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards
Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards is running a diversity initiative to bring greater awareness to marginalized groups who have historically been underrepresented in the film industry. Winners will be endorsed by our Oscar & Emmy winning judges and earn an introduction to literary representatives at a bonafide literary management company.
 
Next Deadline August 1st — from $49.00
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Legendary Fest
Legendary Fest honors filmmakers and screenwriters of indie films across all genres, celebrating creativity, storytelling, and diverse voices.
 
Final Deadline August 1st — from $15.00
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Wiki Screenplay Contest
​ The World's Fastest Screenplay Contest, created and managed by WGA award-winning writers, producers, and directors. New winners every 30 days!
 
Final Deadline July 31st — from $39.00
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