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2013 CineStory Screenwriting Awards


2013 contest is now closed - 2014 contest opens October 1st


2013 JUDGING SCHEDULE

SEMIFINALISTS ANNOUNCED - Mid June
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED - Early July
WINNERS ANNOUNCED - Mid July

CSA Breakdown

Prizes:

Valued at over 20k, with a Grand Prize that includes $5000 cash and a 12-month fellowship. A full list of prizes can be found here.

Access:

The semifinalists, finalists and winners of each year's competition are invited to the exclusive CineStory Writers' Retreat, a four-day intensive program held in the fall where writers work one-on-one with Hollywood producers, writers, agents, managers and development executives.

Exposure:

Top scripts are requested by numerous companies including: Paradigm, The Lisa Callamaro Agency, Benderspink, Energy Entertainment, FilmEngine, Symmetry Media, Mosiac Media Group, Kersey Management, House of Scribes,  Management 360, Foremost Films, Underground Films and Management and Grade A Entertainment.

Success:

CineStory has an outstanding track record in identifying new talent and launching screenwriting careers. Our alumni have written films such as Children of Men, Iron Man, Cowboys & Aliens, Cautiva, Phoebe In Wonderland, Beastly, 11:14, King of California and many others. More success stories here.

Read about our recent CineStory Fellows