2010 TV Writing Competition - The 3rd Annual Script Pimp TV Writing Competition  

Script 
Pipeline TV Writing Competition

 

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Entry Fees and Deadlines

  •  Registration is closed.  Check back September 1st for the next competition.

2008 winner Evan Daughtery 
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Prizes

GRAND PRIZE WINNER

  • $1,500 Cash
  • Guaranteed circulation to over 200 Companies
  • Mentor teleconference meetings with a producer, manager, or agent to discuss the finalist's script
  • 5-year membership to Script Pimp's Writers Database ($500)
  • Featured 'Script Pimp Winner' listing on Ink Tip™
  • A copy of Movie Outline Software ($215)
  • Invitation as recognized finalist to the Script Pimp Awards Ceremony at Writers Boot Camp in Santa Monica, CA in July 2010 where the winners will be announced.

TEN FINALISTS

  • $1,350 total cash (nine finalists receive $150 each)
  • Guaranteed circulation to over 200 Companies
  • Mentor teleconference meetings with a producer, manager, or agent to discuss the finalist's script
  • Additional, one-on-one analysis and mentoring from a Script Pimp reader on the winning entry, as well as other scripts
  • 5-year memberships to Script Pimp's Writers Database ($5,000)
  • Featured 'Script Pimp Recommend' listing on Ink Tip™
  • Invitation as recognized finalist to the Script Pimp Awards Ceremony at Writers Boot Camp in Santa Monica, CA in July 2010 where the winners will be announced

EVERYONE who enters the competition is eligible for the following prizes:

  • 12 copies of Final Draft 7.0 ($2,500)
  • 4 one-year subscriptions to Creative Screenwriting ($120)
  • 4 one-year subscriptions to Scr(i)pt Magazine ($100)
  • 4 one-year subscriptions to Movie Maker Magazine ($60)
  • 10 listings on Ink Tip™ ($400)
  • 4 script consultations from Script Pimp Writers Workshop ($2,600)
  • 10 half-hour consultations with a Script Pimp reader ($3,500)
  • 5 screenplay technical edits from Script Pimp, w/additional editing notes ($2,500)
  • 10 Script Pimp Workshop Development Notes ($2,500)
  • 50 two-year subscriptions to Script Pimp's Writers Database ($10,000)
  • 30 five-year subscriptions to Script Pimp’s Writers Database ($15,000)
  • 10 ten-year subscriptions to Script Pimp’s Writers Database ($10,000)
  • 10 sets of notes/script evaluations from Writers Boot Camp

Submission Guidelines

    Please review the guidelines below before submitting.

  • Acceptable entries: Specs (current or former TV shows); Original Pilots; Reality/Game Show Proposals. Any length or genre.
  • TV bibles, character breakdowns, episode lists, and other supplemental information is optional and may be included at the writer's discretion
  • Contact information (name, E-mail address, etc..) may be added to the cover page
  • Scripts in PDF, Final Draft (.fdr), or Microsoft Word (.doc) are preferred
  • You may submit as many entries as you prefer
  • Simultaneous submissions are fine (i.e. you can enter other screenwriting contests with the same script)
  • Additional, general notes on the teleplay or proposal may be added for $40.

Judges/Mentors

The 2010 TV Writing Competition judges will be comprised of comprised of working literary managers, producers, professional analysts, and development directors from the film industry. More to come on specific judges reading this year's TV entrants.

In addition, Chadwick and Matt will work to set up at least one mentor meeting with each finalist. The mentors are not intended to personally represent your project, but rather provide advice, potential leads, and act as an overall guide in your effort to circulate your script.

Competition Rules

*The following is an excerpt from our competition agreement, which answers many of the questions concerning the contest. View full agreement »

The Script is completely original with me. I am the present and exclusive and sole owner of all right, title, and interest in and to the Script; and I have the exclusive, sole, and unconditional power and right to submit the Script to you subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the rules of your screenwriting competition. (If the Script is adapted from another medium, I am enclosing documentation verifying my right to make such an adaptation.)

The Script has not been produced, sold or optioned.

I am at least eighteen (18) years of age.

I acknowledge my understanding that eligibility to compete in this contest is limited to individuals who do not fall within any one of the following:

  1. Individuals who have received sole or shared producer credit as to any film, series, or episode that has been produced for presentation in theaters or by means of television, home video, or any similar medium;
  2. Individuals who have received sole or shared writing credit as to any film, series, or episode that has been produced for presentation in theaters or by means of television, home video, or any similar medium;
  3. Individuals who have received sole or shared directing credit as to any film, series, or episode that has been produced for presentation in theaters or by means of television, home video, or any similar medium;
  4. Individuals who have sold or optioned, in consideration of the receipt of the sum of $15,000 or more, any film screenplay to any entity or individual.

FAQs

ANY CHANCE OF A LATE DEADLINE OR EXTENSION?
Registration is now closed. Check back on July 1st when the winners are announced.

DO I NEED TO COPYRIGHT MY SCRIPT?
Although it is not required to enter our competition, we recommend you register your work with a copyright service, such as the U.S. Copyright Office or the Writer's Guild of America (WGA West | WGA East). Alternatively, clickandcopyright.com will register your work for you.

WHAT KIND OF EXPOSURE WILL THE WINNERS RECEIVE?
On July 25th, 2010, Script Pipeline will announce the 4 Grand Prize winners of the competition during the 2010 Script Pimp Awards ceremony at Writers Boot Camp in Santa Monica, CA. This private engagement will gather scores of film industry professionals including representatives from the companies that have already requested the winners.

Industry requests for the winning scripts should email matt@scriptpimp.com.

WHO DO I CONTACT WITH MORE QUESTIONS?
Contest Director: Chadwick Clough
Email: comp@scriptpimp.com
Phone: 310.401.1155

Script Pipeline
7223 Beverly Blvd. #205
Los Angeles, CA 90036

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