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To stay sharp, to learn and to write something you could film on a small budget, the short just keeps growing in importance.  In fewer than 20 pages you must establish plot, character, setting and take the audience into a satisfying story.

Many famous writers and directors owe their early careers to writing award winning shorts. Not only is it excellent practise, but a short is an excellent addition to a portfolio of writing samples and a way of beginning production on a project.

The screenplay must be no less than 5 (five) pages and no more than 20 (twenty) pages, excluding the cover.  There are no limits on subject, genre or style.  Please bear in mind this is a short film script, and should be formatted just like a feature.

Prizes

Can you write a strong story in just a few pages?

Grand Prize

For any script of 20 pages or fewer:

• Winner receives $500.
• All winners and finalists may receive consideration by established production companies and agencies.
• Telephone consult and full script development with Just Effing’s Julie Gray.
• Career consulting and coaching, plus free coverage from The Script Department.

Runners Up

The three runners up:

• Career consulting and coaching, plus free coverage from The Script Department.

Advisory Board, Judges & Production Companies

Confirmed prodcos will be added in the next few weeks.

Deadlines & Entry Fees

Early Bird: August 15, 2010 ($20)
Regular Deadline: September 15, 2010 ($30)
Extended Deadline: October 15, 2010 ($40)
FINAL DEADLINE: November 15, 2010 ($50)

Announcements

Quarter Finals – December 15^th
Semi Finals – December 28^th
Winner – January 15th