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INTL. FILM FESTIVAL & GENRE SCRIPT COMPETITION
SCRIPT COMPETITION
The Hollywood Storytellers Script Competition (Formerly known as the LA International Script Competition) is an annual event where outstanding Feature, Short, and TV Pilot Scripts are evaluated and placed in our all-inclusive genre contest. One writer from each genre and medium will be awarded the genre winner of their respective category. One feature screenplay writer, one short screenplay writer, and one TV pilot script writer will advance and receive the overall "grand prize winner" title.
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​Call for entries open in January and close in November with announcements and subsequent information to follow. Submissions to our 2025 genre script competition are available on FilmFreeway or Stage 32
If you have a produced script, we'd be delighted to invite you to submit to our premiere sister competition: The Hollywood Storytellers Film Festival
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In hopes to cultivate collaboration within our community, writers are encouraged to attend our highly anticipated film festival and network with our officially selected filmmakers! Our annual event is hosted in the heart of the entertainment industry at a historic Hollywood venue in Los Angeles, CA.
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WHO WE ARE:
The Hollywood Storytellers Script Competition is an all-inclusive Film and TV genre contest focused on giving exceptional writers from all backgrounds the recognition they deserve.
​Our competition and awards focus on bringing value to all writers, making it our mission to assist in necessary areas such as industry acknowledgment, networking, resources, craft, and building bridges of opportunities that move them closer toward their career goals.
Our team believes in the power of perspective. It is essential in enriching the culture of our industry and bringing a more inclusive experience to mainstream genres and mediums. Writers of color, female-identifying writers, LGBTQ+ writers, disabled writers, writers over the age of 50, and other voices that have been historically underrepresented will be heard and are encouraged to apply.
​Whether you are established or emerging, we look forward to supporting our community of talented writers!
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Submit your Full-Length Feature, Short, or TV Pilot Script with optional executive feedback on FilmFreeway or Stage 32
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WHY SUBMIT:
The Hollywood Storytellers Script Competition consists of a diverse team of active industry professionals that include certified script readers, story analysts, development executives, producers, filmmakers, union actors, and award-winning Film & Television writers previously and presently associated with: Coverfly's The Red List, Stage 32, The International Screenwriters Association (ISA), Stowe Story Labs, Buffalo 8 Productions, BondIt Media Capital, The Writers Guild of America, SAG-AFTRA, Film Independent, American Film Institute (AFI), Script University, Austin Film Festival, HollyShorts, Roadmap Writers, and more.
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Members of our esteemed jury include executives previously and presently associated with: NBC UNIVERSAL, PEACOCK TV, SONY, DISNEY, TOUCHSTONE PICTURES, WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY, NETFLIX, and more.
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Submissions are reviewed by our esteemed jury and results are based on the following industry standard ratings: formatting, structure, spelling, character, plot/story, pacing, dialogue, action, tone, world building, creativity, concept/originality.
Seeking Live-Action or Animated Full-length Feature, Short and TV Pilot Scripts in the following genres: Drama, Comedy, Action/Adventure, Horror/Supernatural, Suspense/Thriller, Mystery/Crime, Historical/Biopic, Sci-Fi/ Fantasy, Western/Period, Faith/Family/Holiday.
​Ten outstanding Film and TV writers will place as Genre Winners in their respective mediums. Only one writer from each medium will advance as the overall Feature Screenplay, Short Screenplay and TV Pilot Grand Prize Winner.
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*Unique & diverse voices are encouraged. Several opportunities to win!
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BENEFITS OF SUBMITTING:
-All-inclusive
-All-genres
-Full-Length Feature, Short, and TV Pilot Script submissions accepted
-Several opportunities to win
-Affordable submission prices and community discounts
-Optional Executive Feedback with Free Revised Entry Waiver on significantly improved scripts
-Judged by a diverse jury of active industry professionals
-Placements include: Honorable Mentions, Quarterfinalists, Semifinalists, Finalists, Genre Winners (30 writers), Grand Prize Winners (3 writers)
-Awards: Placement Laurels, Genre Winner Certificates, and Sponsored Grand Prizes
-Your project sent exclusively to our network of industry contacts
-Representation and development consideration
-All-inclusive pass to our annual Film Festival hosted at a historic venue in the heart of Hollywood in Los Angeles, CA.
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AWARDS & PRIZES:
Selected Scripts:
(10) Feature Screenplay Genre Winners
(10) Short Screenplay Genre Winners
(10) TV Pilot Script Genre Winners
Finalists, Semifinalists, Quarterfinalists, and Honorable Mentions
Awarded Scripts:
(1) Grand Prize Feature Screenplay Winner
(1) Grand Prize Short Screenplay Winner
(1) Grand Prize TV Pilot Script Winner
Honorable Mentions Receive:
-Placement Laurel
-Media Exposure
Quarterfinalists Receive:
-Placement Laurel
-Media Exposure
-Consideration for Semifinals
Semifinalists Receive:
-Placement Laurel
-Media Exposure
-Consideration for Finals
Finalists Receive:
-Placement Laurel
-Media Exposure
-Consideration for Genre Winner
Genre Winners (in their respective mediums) Receive:
-Placement Laurel
-Genre Winner Award Certificate
-Media Exposure
-Consideration for Grand Prize Winner
-Your project sent to our network of industry contacts
-All-inclusive pass to our Film Festival's red carpet event in Hollywood California
Grand Prize Winners (in their respective mediums) Receive:
-Placement Laurel
-Grand Prize Winner Award Certificate
-Media Exposure
-Your winning project sent to our network of industry contacts
-All-inclusive pass to our Film Festival's red carpet event in Hollywood California
-Representation and development consideration
-Sponsored career opportunities & grand prizes (TBA Seasonally)
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