The 2012 Competition is now open for submissions!

The Cynosure Screenwriting Awards seek to expand the scope of mainstream cinema by recognizing and rewarding feature-length scripts in two distinct categories: screenplays which feature compelling female protagonists;  and screenplays that showcase diversity (ethnicity, race, sexuality, disability, etc.).   In 2012, we are proud to offer two (2) $3000 cash prizes to the top entrant in each category.  Also, each winner will be granted a Cynosure Mentorship.  

Past judges for the Cynosure Screenwriting Awards have been established actors and industry professionals from production companies, studios, agencies and management companies.  A partial list includes:

• Fox Searchlight
• Showtime
• The Jacobson Company
• Paradigm Literary and Talent Agency
• Icon Productions
• Crescendo Productions
• New Regency Entertainment
• The Steve Tisch Co.
• Oxygen
• Mandate Pictures
• DiNovi Pictures 

Cynosure scripts have been solicited by various studios and production companies, including Fox, ABC Television, Viacom, Licht/Mueller Film Corporation, Arpil Entertainment, Mohawk Productions, Flying Freehold Productions, Edmonds Entertainment, Klasky Csupo, Inc., Berg/Saccani Entertainment.  In addition, scripts have been requested by agents and managers from Paradigm Literary and Talent Agency, the Radmin Company, Smith Entertainment, KPE Entertainment, Accurate Representation and Energy Entertainment, among others.