Script Reader Pro

Script competitions can be a great way for aspiring writers to gain recognition from the industry. Even placing third or fourth may land you with an agent or manager.

Here’s the skinny on the best competitions coming up this year:

AAA (CLOSED)
Final Deadline: April 11th 2010
Price: $55
http://creativescreenwriting.com/aaa/index.html

Final Draft Big Break (CLOSED)
Final Deadline: June 15th
Price: $65
http://www.finaldraft.com/products-and-services/big-break

Nicholl Fellowship (CLOSED)
Final Deadline: May 1st
Price: $45
http://www.oscars.org/awards/nicholl/apply.html

Screenwriting Expo
Final Deadline: August 24th 2010
Price: $60
http://www.screenwritingexpo.com/screenplaycompetition.2010.html

Scriptapalooza (CLOSED)
Final Deadline: April 15th
Price: $55
http://www.scriptapalooza.com/index2.html

Script Pimp (CLOSED)
Final Deadline: May 1st
Price: $50
http://www.scriptpimp.com/two/index.cfm?do=competition&CFID=36863846&CFTOKEN=94617624

Slamdance (CLOSED)
Final Deadline: June 11th
Price: $60
http://www.slamdance.com/writing/feature.html

WriteMovies (CLOSED)
Final Deadline: May 28th
Price: $39
http://www.writemovies.com/contests_text.htm

Zoetrope
Final Deadline: September 3rd
Price: $50
http://www.zoetrope.com/contests

Also, check out FestBlast for all film festival, screenplay competition news and updates.
http://www.festblast.com