The Big Break Screenwriting Contest only accepts online entry of feature film, television (original pilots scripts only), and short film screenplays. Spec TV screenplays of pre-existing shows (for example, a spec script of an episode of The Office) are not eligible. Application period: Spring More info

Each year some of Hollywood’s most influential producers, agents, managers, and development executives judge the contest and read the winning scripts. As a result, hundreds of past winners have secured representation, landed script assignments, signed option agreements on their work, and many now have movies and television shows in production, on the air, and in theaters. Application period: Spring More info

AFF’s Script Competitions identify emerging, new writers of unparalleled talent each year. With a reputation as the premiere script competition in the world, AFF is trusted by studios, agents, and executives all across the industry to identify the storytellers of tomorrow. With all script submissions evaluated blindly and carefully by our panel of industry judges, AFF winners annually reflect a vast diversity of talent and tend to combat the industry’s trends of exclusivity.  The competition has several categories including Feature, Short, Podcast and Playwriting. Application period: Spring