(PLEASE REVIEW GUIDELINES BEFORE SUBMITTING).
GUIDELINES
* All submissions must be original work, except for the fan script category.
* Overseas submissions(anywhere outside of the USA) you can submit your manuscript directly on the website here.
* Short film scripts must be between 3 - 35 pages.
* Featurettes (long shorts or TV Pilots) are between 32 - 69 pages (these are longer short films).
* Feature Screenplays are between 70 - 125 pages (and please, no longer than 155 pages).
* Fan short scripts are between 3 - 35 pages (based on any popular movie or TV franchise).
* Plagiarism is a serious offense - unoriginal works unless it is public domain will be dismissed immediately.
* Works that are otherwise within the general public domain can be submitted for entry.
* All screenplays must be written in professional screenplay format.
* Any valid screenwriting software can be used. Final Draft is the Industry standard.
* Microsoft Word has a screenplay template bundled into the Word package.
* Just learning screenwriting format? Visit Final Draft on Youtube for some insightful videos.
* Also, consider reading The Screenwriter's Bible which can be purchased here on amazon.
* Screenplays can receive professional coverage by Producers, Agencies, or Industry Professionals. You can seek out professional coverage if you submission appears to need some work.
* What is screenplay coverage? It is a standard evaluation in the Entertainment Industry when submitting a screenplay for consideration to Studios (Studio Executives), Agents, or Producers(for an option or a sell). Films and finished works on film or video can also receive coverage by Industry professionals.
* Submission of a screenplay or film is for the purpose of festival awards and complimentary criticism (for improvement and writer growth) of written works (and of course, coverage provided).
* And we apologize, there are no refunds as creative works begin the coverage process for consideration as soon as they are submitted.
Where do I submit my film or screenplay? Direct submission link here.
Overseas entries please ask by email and arrange submission fee then submit manuscript to:
hollywoodjumbo@gmail.com
Contact information:
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