Welcome to the 6th 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.
Grand Prize - Full Scholarship ($2,995 Value)
Runners-Up - $500 Scholarships
ENTER YOUR SHORT SCREENPLAY NOW
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DEADLINE: June 6th, 2013
WINNERS ANNOUNCED JUNE 18TH, 2013
PREVIOUS WINNERS
2012
Grand Prize
Anna Brown – Snowball
Second Place
Simon Hamlin – Call Me Mom
Third Place
Alexis Jarrett – Hospital
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, is an intimate and unique approach to elevating storytelling through the art of film.