May 20 — 50 Quarterfinalists announced
June 18 — 16 Semifinalists announced
July 18 — 8 Finalists announced
August 13 — Winner Announced
The CineStory Retreat is scheduled for mid October, 2008. Dates to be confirmed by June 1.
Our readers are hard at work pouring over the entries. We apologize for the pushing the announcement date, but we are committed to giving each script the time and consideration it deserves.
Check back here on May 20th for the list of Quarterfinalists.
Best of luck to you all and we hope to see you at the October Screenwriting Retreat.
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As before, you can also mail a check to CineStory with your entry application or pay by MC, Visa or Discover.
SUBMIT BY MARCH 24th
20 WRITERS, 12 MENTORS, 3 DAYS THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE
There are hundreds of screenwriting contests but only CineStory offers all
semi-finalists and finalists a chance to attend its prestigious writer’s
retreat in the mountains of Idyllwild, California. Each attendee gets four
one-on-one mentor meetings, as well as participating in numerous panels and
group discussions on topics such as: pitching, finding representation, new
media markets and story concepts that work.
In addition, the winner is awarded $2000 and a year-long mentorship with an
industry pro.
CineStory mentors are all working screenwriters, managers, agents and
producers. Past competition winners include Academy Award nominated Mark
Fergus & Hawk Ostby (‘Children of Men’) and writer/director Greg Marcks
(‘11:14’ starring Hilary Swank and Ben Foster).
Go to www.CineStory.org for entry forms and more info.
Snail mail to:
CineStory Screenwriting Awards
427 N. Canon Drive, Suite 202
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Or email: info@cinestory.org
Postmark deadline: March 24th, 2008
Yes, you still have time to get your feature length script to us for a chance to attend the CineStory Retreat and spend valuable time with dedicated industry professionals.
CineStory is very pleased to announce a contest deadline extension for entries postmarked through February 28th, 2008. Enter now for a chance to be invited to the CineStory Screenwriters’ Retreat in Idyllwild, CA later this year.
We are offering this extension in order to take advantage of an exciting new partnership with Final Draft Software. Check back here for more details and a forthcoming announcement regarding Final Draft’s Big Break Screenwriting Contest.
Also, users of Withoutabox.com can now submit their contest entries to CineStory online. Withoutabox.com is a suite of online tools which enables filmmakers and screenwriters to efficiently submit their work to more than 2,000 festivals and competitions worldwide. Registered users can receive email notifications of deadlines, news about new contests and festivals. We are thrilled to be part of the community!
Because CineStory is working on a new partnership with Final Draft and its own Big Break Contest, as well as joining the Without A Box worldwide network, the CineStory Screenwriting Awards late entry deadline will be extended into February. Now you have at least a month more to get your script prepared for entry into the 13th annual CineStory Screenwriting Awards.
Please stay tuned for specific dates and more information in the next few days.
The top 16 writers are invited to the exclusive CineStory Retreat in Idyllwild, California. Learn more
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