The alarm clocks have been dusted off, the commute braved and coffee brewed. You’re sat at computer screen with a million and one things to do, and you’re reading a post about some screenwriting competition!

This is not what you need, or maybe it is…Shoreline Scripts is all about discovering new screenwriting talent from around the world. If you’ve got a second, please do have a read of the below and check out our site www.shorelinescripts.com

WE’RE NOW OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS.2012’s Winner, E.B. Rhee, has had his screenplay, The Oriental, optioned by Christopher Figg, producer of We Need to Talk About Kevin, Dog Soldiers, Hellraiser + Many More.

DATES FOR BOTH FEATURE & SHORT COMPETITION.

Early Deadline – between 7th Jan – 1st June 2013 – ( Feature £25/$40 – Short £20/$32)
Late Deadline – between 2nd June – 30th June 2013 – (Feature £35/$56 – Short £25/$40)

Shoreline Scripts Screenwriting Competition is focused on discovering the best scripts from around the world. Our goal is to get these scripts into the hands of the producers and production companies who have the ability to get them made.

We have the most respected industry Judges of any screenwriting competition out there! The below are onboard to read 2013’s best scripts.

Oscar Nominated Writer, Jeffrey Caine – Constant Gardener, GoldenEye

BAFTA Winning Writer, Tony Grisoni – Fear & Loathing In Las Vegas, Tideland, The Red Riding Trilogy

AFI Winner & Cannes Palme d’Or Nominated Director, Ray Lawrence: – Bliss, Lantana & Jindabyne

BAFTA Nominated Director, Phyllida Lloyd – Mamma Mia!, The Iron Lady

Producer, Andras Hamori – Crash, The Sweet Hereafter, Big Nothing and Morvern Callar

Producer, Christopher Figg – We Need to Talk About Kevin, Dog Soldiers, Hellraiser

Producer, Carrie Comerford – Red Road, Dear Wendy, Manderlay, Mystics

Producer, Diarmuid McKeown – 127 Hours, The Scouting Book for Books, Centurion, Eden Lake, Trance

Producer, Kees Kasander – Fish Tank, Ken Park, Prospero’s Books

Producer, Robert Bevan – Killing Bono, Little Fishes, Lower City

Producer, Todd Eckert – Control

We have a strong relationship with a number of production companies who are also signed up to read the scripts we send through.

These scripts do not necessarily need to be winning scripts. If we feel a script is suited to a companies slate, we will send it on. This will always be with the writers prior consent, and can be at any point during and after the competition.

FEATURE PRIZES

1st Prize
£2500 Cash ($3870 approx)
Comprehensive Script Report/Coverage.
Free IMDB Pro Account (worth £120)
Itsonthegrid.com Professional Membership (worth £160)
VIP Package (10 free pitches) VirtualPitchFest.com (worth £60)
Script Consultant – Pilar Alessandra’s 6 Steps E-WorkBook. (worth £65)
Pro Lifetime Membership at Scripped.com (worth £60)

2nd Prize
£500 Cash ($775 approx)
Comprehensive Script Report/Coverage.
Free IMDB Pro Account (worth £120)
Itsonthegrid.com Professional Membership (worth £160)
(5 free pitches) VirtualPitchFest.com
Script Consultant – Pilar Alessandra’s 6 Steps E-WorkBook. (worth £65)
Pro Lifetime Membership at Scripped.com (worth £60)

3rd Prize
£250 ($380 approx)
Free IMDB Pro Account (worth £120)
Itsonthegrid.com Professional Membership (worth £160)
Script Consultant – Pilar Alessandra’s 6 Steps E-WorkBook. (worth £65)
Pro Lifetime Membership at Scripped.com (worth £60)
(2 free pitches) VirtualPitchFest.com

4th Prize
Itsonthegrid.com Professional Membership (worth £160)
Free IMDB Pro Account (worth £120)
Script Consultant – Pilar Alessandra’s 6 Steps E-WorkBook. (worth £65)
Pro Lifetime Membership at Scripped.com (worth £60)
(2 free pitches) VirtualPitchFest.com

5th Prize
Itsonthegrid.com Professional Membership (worth £160)
Free IMDB Pro Account (worth £120)
Script Consultant – Pilar Alessandra’s 6 Steps E-WorkBook. (worth £65)
Pro Lifetime Membership at Scripped.com (worth £60)
(2 free pitches) VirtualPitchFest.com

SHORT PRIZES

1st Place
£500 cash ($807 approx) Free IMDB Pro Account
Cash Award Value: 500 United Kingdom Pound
Value of Goods/Services: 150 United Kingdom Pound

2nd Place
£250 cash ($403 approx) Free IMDB Pro Account
Cash Award Value: 250 United Kingdom Pound
Value of Goods/Services: 150 United Kingdom Pound

Please contact us for any information: contact@shorelinescripts.com

Thanks a lot, and have a great New Year.

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