Welcome to the 4th Annual Great American Short Screenplay Contest!
In seven (correctly formatted) pages or less, put your story on the page for a chance at a full-tuition scholarship to TheFilmSchool’s flagship program, the 3-Week-Intensive, an intimate and unique approach to elevating storytelling through the art of film.
Prizes
The Grand Prize winner will receive a full scholarship to TheFilmSchool’s Summer 2012 or Spring 2013 3-Week-Intensive. Up to five runners-up will be chosen and will receive $500 scholarships, as well.
Read a Testimonial from Last Year’s Winner
How to enter
Email your script with your name, telephone number and email address clearly indicated on it along with a $20 submission fee.
Email Your Script to: contest@thefilmschool.com
Pay Submission Fee Online Here (only $20)
Results will be announced on this website and via our email newsletter (along with Facebook & Twitter) by June 25, 2012.
Entries must be correctly formatted and emailed no later than June 18, 2012.
Please do not send any other materials.
Scripts will not be returned.
Only winners will be notified.
PREVIOUS WINNERS
2011
GRAND PRIZE
Ben Garcia – The Confession of Lola Casanova
FINALISTS
Jack Daws
Chericka Ashmann
Deanne Savage
2010
GRAND PRIZE
Kristi Simkins, Aurora
FINALISTS
Jim Endecott, No Such Things
Phil Seneker, To Remember
Michael Stuckey, Addie’s Gift
2009
GRAND PRIZE
Paula Hlastala, She’s a Keeper
FINALISTS
Julie Haverson, No Exit
Vijay Sureshkumar, Karma
Michael Stucky, In the Bag
Andrij Witiuk, Angry Guy
Alec Whittle, Parting Gift
2008
GRAND PRIZE
Josh Bourland, Arthur
The Great American Short Screenplay Contest began in 2008 when TheFilmSchool partnered with the Seattle International Film Festival. TheFilmSchool’s flagship program, the 3-week-intensive, an intimate and unique approach to elevating storytelling through the art of film.