Final draft contest11/6/2023 Our best piece of advice is to submit material that highlights your distinct voice- what separates your script from the norm? Although we're strict on judging and only work with a select group of writers annually, all types of genres and styles are fair game. Concept marketability/producibility, originality, and writing style are also weighed to various degrees. dialogue, plot, structure, and character). Judging is based primarily on the overall quality of the script, including storytelling ability and fundamental components (e.g. - Invitations to private events and Symposium panels hosted by Pipeline. - Long-term script circulation to industry and continual guidance connecting with companies.- Development assistance from Script Pipeline's team.- Introductions to managers, producers, agents, directors, and other execs searching for TV writers.The Grand Prize Winner and four remaining Finalists also receive the following: General feedback is provided for Quarterfinalists and Semifinalists following the end of the season, plus consideration for industry circulation and longer-term assistance from Pipeline. Semifinalists (up to top 30): July 20th, 2024 Quarterfinalists (up to top 70): July 10th, 2024 There are four rounds of selections: Quarterfinalists, Semifinalists, Finalists, and from the top 5 Finalists, one Grand Prize Winner. Plus: all Quarterfinalists and Semifinalists receive general feedback on their work from Script Pipeline's development execs and consideration for industry circulation post-contest. - Invitations to private events and Symposium panels hosted by Pipeline.- Long-term script circulation to industry and continual guidance connecting with companies.- Additional script reviews and consideration of other material.- Development assistance from Script Pipeline's team.- Introductions to managers, producers, agents, directors, and other execs searching for TV writers.Script Pipeline selects five finalists and, from that group, one winner to receive: And writers have signed with multiple top managers and agents over the years, landing with reps at Bellevue, UTA, Kaplan/Perrone, Alibi Management, and more following Script Pipeline development and introductions. Several Pipeline writers have made The Black List recently, such as Elad Ziv's Court 17, Cauliflower by Daniel Jackson, and Pure by Catherine Schetina, the latter two securing the #1 spot. Helen Gaughran's winning script Visitation was produced in 2023, starring Olivia Cooke ( House of the Dragon) and Isla Johnston ( The Queen’s Gambit). Pipeline Screenwriting finalist Bring Me Back by Crosby Selander sold to Legendary in 2020 for seven figures-one of the all-time biggest spec sales by an unproduced writer. Over $8 million in screenplays and pilots have been sold by Script Pipeline writers as well as numerous scripts produced since 1999, a notable list that includes studio films Stuber by Tripper Clancy and Snow White and the Huntsman by Evan Daugherty. The company’s unique process-consisting of long-term, 1-on-1 development, extensive promotion, and circulation of material-gives our selected writers proper guidance to advance their careers. Together with the Screenwriting Competition, we focus specifically on finding writers representation, supporting diverse voices, championing ambitious storytelling, helping finance independent projects, and pushing original projects into production. The 17th Script Pipeline TV Writing Competition is searching for extraordinary television writers with traditional pilots or indie series scripts for exposure to production companies, managers, and agencies. “From original concepts to skillful writing, I’m consistently impressed by the material Launch Pad showcases.$20,000 | industry circulation | long-term script development ” Jake Wagner Manager & Producer / Alibi Entertainment With the amount of talent that is signed and the amount of scripts that are sold out of Launch Pad, this is the competition that every writer, rep and exec should know and be excited about. It is a gold mine of well-executed, commercial specs and it is run by execs who are savvy, have great taste and are well connected. “The Launch Pad competition is one of, if not the, premier industry screenplay competitions. ” Ridley Scott Director & Producer / Scott Free Productions “Writers are an integral part of my team and without them I would not be able to do my job, so to be able to work with Launch Pad and provide a new and innovative way for them to get their work out in the world is truly exciting.
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