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. All writers must sign the entry/release form.
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.
Scripts may be submitted under one category only. If the script qualifies for both, 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.
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.
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SCRIPT GUIDELINES
Screenplays must be in English only, and may be of any genre. Please do
not send originals.
Screenplays must be in standard U.S. screenplay format, between 90 and 130
numbered pages.
If submitting via mail, scripts must be fastened with two or three metal
brads, and bound between two blank card stock covers. No handwritten or faxed manuscripts will be accepted. Double-sided scripts are encouraged.
Title page should include author’s name, address, email and phone
number. The author's name must not appear anywhere inside the script itself.
MAILING GUIDELINES
If submitting by mail, please use the regular application. Make checks or money orders out 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 your script to
cynosure@broadmindent.com. Be sure to place your script title in the subject line of the email.
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DEADLINES AND FEES
The appropriate application fee must accompany each submission.
EARLY DEADLINE
Postmarked by March 20, 2010: $45
REGULAR DEADLINE
Postmarked by May 22, 2010: $55
LAST MINUTE DEADLINE
Postmarked by July 18, 2010: $65
(Deadline Extended!)
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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.
Semifinalists will receive the SellaScript Prize Package which includes:
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One Year free listing in
the Sellascript.com Script Marketplace
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Placement in one issue of the Hollywood
Bugle
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Six month access to the Sellascript.com
Writers Rolodex
JUDGING
A panel of industry professionals from studios, production companies,agencies
and management offices will conduct the judging. Winners will be notified
by September 18, 2010. Results will also be posted on this web site.
