Short Screenplay Awards

Contest Info

Above: Filmmatic's ann. Sundance networking event, "Monday on Main Street". All Entrants are invited.

"Short-form films can be great calling cards. They help writers and directors flesh out their unique voices without great expense of time or money. They allow artists to venture out of their comfort zone, show off their wares, and speak to the world without first having to obtain studio or distributor permission...."

The Filmmatic Short Screenplay Awards were created to locate and expose up-and-coming screenwriters, as well as to empower and promote those talented writers still waiting for their invitation to the mainstream industry.

We are accepting short screenplays of all genres, including pilots and webisodes (limit 50 pages). Laurels will be awarded to Quarterfinalists, Semifinalists, 10 Finalists and 1 Overall Winner. See below for prize information.

“Hidden screenplays never get produced”…. Enter your work today (carpe diem!).

Contest Prizes

  • $1000 Cash Prize for the Overal Winner
  • InkTip Listing Packages for all Finalists
  • Final Draft software for our Winner
  • Filmmatic Sundance Networking Event invites for all Entrants!
  • Press and Exposure on behalf of each season's Finalists and Winners

Winner Announcements

Jun 15
Quarter-Finalists Announced
on Stage 32
Jun 15
Semi-Finalists Announced
on Stage 32
Jun 15
Finalists Announced
on Stage 32
Jun 20
Contest Winners Announced
on Stage 32
* Announcement dates subject to change.
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