Cinequest Screenwriting Competition  

Submissions are now being accepted for the Cinequest Screenwriting Competition

A $5,000 top prize will be awarded to the winner of this years competition.

Festival expert Chris Gore named Cinequest one of the "best festivals for screenwriters" in the latest edition of his Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide (Testimonials).

Follow the link to submit your screenplay to Cinequest.

Especially seeking Comedy, Thriller/Mystery, Drama, Sci-fi, Action, and highly original material. All lengths of screenplays (70 to 125 pages) are accepted, from low-budget Indie dramas to mega-money flicks.

Don't forget to read our official Competition Rules and Prizes. Submit today for our Early Bird rate beginning May 1st, 2012. Winners of the Cinequest Screenwriting Competition will be announced during Cinequest Film Festival 23.

SUBMISSIONS DEADLINES

PERIODBEGINSENDS RATES
Early BirdMay 1, 2012Jul 16, 2012$45.00
RegularJul 17, 2012Sep 24, 2012$50.00
LateSep 25, 2012Oct 15, 2012$60.00
Withoutabox ExtendedOct 16, 2012Nov 12, 2012$65.00

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