The 2016 BlueCat Screenplay Competition is accepting Short Screenplays between 1 and 49 pages in length.
All entries will receive script analysis.
What you pay: There is an entry of $40 USD. *Students are eligible to submit their short screenplays at a discounted $35 rate for the duration of the competition.
However, the fee goes up if you wait until later in the competition, as detailed below:
- Call For Entries ($35 Entry Fee): Entries must be postmarked or received electronically on or before June 15th, 2015.
- Early Deadline ($40 Entry Fee): Entries must be postmarked or received electronically on or before September 1st, 2015.
- Regular Deadline ($50 Entry Fee): Entries must be postmarked or received electronically on or before October 15th, 2015.
- Final Deadline ($60 Entry Fee): Entries must be postmarked or received electronically on or before November 15th, 2015.
- Student Rate ($35 Entry Fee): Entries must be postmarked or received electronically by November 15th, 2015.
Prizes:
- Winner $10,000
- Three Finalists $2000
- Best Movie Title $250 (Three Winners)
What to submit/How to apply: Submissions can be made via their website – but be sure to read their complete rules and guidelines first!
Deadline: 1 September 2015 (early bird fee); 15 October 2015 (regular deadline fee); 15 November 2015 (final deadline fee)
Source: Playwriting UK Facebook Group