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CONTEST RULES
Must be
at least 18 years of age to enter.
Open to all writers in any country, however all entry fees must be paid in
U.S. dollars.
Scripts by multiple authors are accepted, and any awards, if given, will be divided equally among
those writers. Screenplays may not have been previously optioned, purchased or produced.
More than one script
may be submitted, provided that a signed entry/release form and application fee accompanies each submission.
If a
script qualifies for both categories, choose the category that best describes the overall spirit of the screenplay.
Scripts must be the original work of the applicant(s). If based upon adapted material not in the public domain, applicant(s)
must attach a statement attesting to their rights to make such adaptations. Sponsors do not investigate or attest to the authenticity
of an applicant's statement of authorship or rights.
Scripts must be registered with the WGA or with the U.S.
Copyright Office.
If mailed, entries must be accompanied by a signed ENTRY/RELEASE FORM, application fee, and
(optional) self-addressed, stamped postcard for acknowledgement of receipt of submission. No other materials will be accepted.
The Competition is not responsible for submissions that are lost, stolen or damaged in transit.
Decisions of the
judges are final.
Sponsors, their families, and associates are ineligible for any prizes in the Cynosure Screenwriting
Awards. ____________________________________________________________________________________________SCRIPT GUIDELINES
Screenplays
must be in English only, and may be of any genre.
Screenplays must be in standard U.S. screenplay format, between
90 and 130 numbered pages.
If submitting via mail, please do not send originals. Scripts should be
fastened with two or three metal brads, and bound between two blank card stock covers. Double-sided scripts are encouraged.
No handwritten or faxed manuscripts will be accepted.
If submitting electronically, scripts must be in the PDF
format.
Title page should include author's name, address, email and phone number.
The author's
name must not appear anywhere inside the script itself.
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MAILING
GUIDELINES
If submitting by mail, please use
the regular application. Make checks or money orders payable to the Cynosure Screenwriting Awards.
Please send completed application form, entry fee and script to:
Cynosure Screenwriting Awards
3699
Wilshire Boulevard, Suite #850
Los Angeles, CA 90010 ____________________________________________________________________________________________
ONLINE SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
If submitting online, select Online Application. Complete the online form and press submit.
At the bottom
of the Online Application page, you will have the opportunity to pay for your entry fee (via PayPal).
Finally,
email a PDF copy of your script to cynosure@broadmindent.com. Be sure to place your script title in the subject line of the email. ____________________________________________________________________________________________
DEADLINES AND FEES
The appropriate application fee must accompany each submission.
EARLY DEADLINE
Postmarked
by March 24, 2012: $45
REGULAR DEADLINE
Postmarked by May 19, 2012: $55
LATE DEADLINE
Postmarked by July 14, 2012: $65
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PRIZES
There will be two
$3,000 cash prizes awarded: one to the best feature-length script with a female protagonist and one to the best script showcasing
diversity. Additionally, the Grand Prize Winners will receive:
Cynosure Mentorship - a meeting with an established
Hollywood Producer, Agent or Manager.
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JUDGING
A panel of industry
professionals from studios, production companies, agencies and management offices will conduct the judging. Winners will be
notified by October 7, 2012. Results will also be posted on this website.
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