The Complete Manual for Screenplay Contests
I was shocked to see that there were already well over a hundred screenplay competitions online when I tried to launch the BlueCat Screenplay Competition as a new one in 1998. That was twenty years ago! There are a lot more today, though I can't tell you how many have come and gone since then.
screenplay writing contests are rarely well-regarded. Why?
as they are a scammer!
Although it isn't a true generalization, certain experiences are more valuable than others, much like in the movie and television industries. Some screenplay contests provide actual benefits to writers, while others do not.
What should a writer search for in the plethora of screenplay contests, fellowships, laboratories, festivals, grants, and competitions available? What makes the greatest different from ...