CineStory Screenwriting Awards
The 2012 CineStory Screenwriting Awards contest is now open
The approximate judging schedule is as follows.
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.