Early bird deadline March 1st—15th, 2010 - $45
Regular deadline March 16th—April 19th, 2010 - $55
FINAL deadline April 20th—May 1st, 2010 - $65

Q: I placed in the quarterfinalists last year – am I eligible for this year?

All entrants from 2008 and 2009 are eligible except the grand prize winners.

Q: Do you provide notes or feedback on my script?

We will not be returning notes in the 2010 contest but entrants who wish to get their script covered after the competition are eligible for a 25% discount on the Basic Coverage at The Script Department.

Q: I have received notes from the Script Department on the script I plan to submit. Am I eligible?

Yes.

Q: Can I submit more than one script?

Yes. Each script should include its own separate application form and fee.

Q: How do I submit to the Silver Screenwriting Competition?

Click on "submit" on the home page of our website and you will be led through the submission process via the Without a Box system.

Q: Once I have submitted my script, should I contact you for confirmation?

That is not necessary, but if you have a question, please refer to the title of your script and email us at: info@silverscreenwriting.com.

Q: How do I find out who the winners are?

Results date TBA.

Q: What if I win the grand prize but I don't want a MacBook Air?

You will be awarded the cash equivalent.

Q: What if I live in Southern California - do I still get round trip airfare?

Southern California residents who live within 200 miles of Los Angeles are ineligible to receive air fare.

Q: What if I live in Europe, Asia or South America - do I still get round trip airfare?

You will receive air fare limited to $750. You will have to cover the remainder.

Q: Is it okay to submit the same script to multiple competitions?

Sure is.

Q: Who reads my script? Will I receive notes?

Qualified industry readers will be evaluating your script. Each script entered will receive a ratings grid via email once its status is announced.

Q: Why do you need my email address?

We will be notifying quarterfinalists and semifinalists via email. We would also like to add you to our newsletter. Opting out is a click away if you decide you'd rather not receive it.

Q: Should I register my script with the WGA before sending?

It's a good idea, always.

Q: Can I submit a screenplay that is an adaptation of previously written work?

Adaptations of previously written work are not accepted. The only exception to this rule is when the writer has adapted his/her own unpublished work. Material adapted from a previously published source to which the author has secured the rights, such as a novel, short story, or play, is ineligible.

Q: Who will be judging the finalists?

Julie Gray, Margaux Froley and Andrew Zinnes

Q: I don't live in the US, can I still submit?

The Silver Screenwriting Competition is open and available to all writers, everywhere.

Q: What if I option or sell my script before I find out how I placed?

You will not be qualified to place in the Silver Screenwriting Competition in this instance - but then, you won't need to. Congratulations!

Q: What do you mean by saying you are a "green" competition?

That means we accept digital submissions only - Final Draft (*.fdr or *.fdx), PDF (*.pdf) or Rich Text (*.rtf) are all fine. Submit through the process noted above. Paper scripts waste massive amounts of paper and postage. Digital submissions will soon be the norm.

Q: Who are you?

The Script Department is the preeminent script coverage service in Hollywood. We have helped hundreds of writers reach their goals and have the industry connections to back it up. To read all about us, click here.