There’s a reason why a mentorship plays such a vital role in stories found within movies, television, theater, and literature—mentors mirror real life. There’s not a person on Earth who hasn’t been positively affected by a mentor, be it a teacher, coach, parent, instructor, or any other type of mentor we come across in life.  In the intricate and often unpredictable world of screenwriting, a mentorship can be the lighthouse guiding you through the murky waters of the film and television industry. From honing your screenwriting craft to navigating the complex networks of the ..read more

Growing up in China as the only daughter of two doctors who never took vacations, borders to me meant the squiggly lines on the blue world map, the four walls locking me in with my homework, and the frame of the TV screen that took me to distant places. I wanted to break out of the constraints, but my parents insisted that jungles, deserts, and exotic lands were no place for a girl. They saw no other way of life than material success. As soon as I gained independence, I set off on a journey across five continents to pursue my passion. I picked up my camera to document the fresh scenery and kin ..read more

Screenwriters must be prepared for what the film/TV/streaming industries offer. Beyond the monetary compensation—far too broad of a topic to cover—it's good for novice screenwriters to understand the many different screenwriting contracts out there and what to expect when you're asked to sign on the dotted line. Here we offer screenwriters a simple guide to general screenwriting contracts that they can expect to see during their screenwriting journey and career. Enter Now  |  Final Deadline in 13 days Every Type of Screenwriting Contracts Explained Assignment Also referred to in le ..read more

Listed below are the Quarterfinalists of the 2024 ScreenCraft Screenwriting Fellowship. These exceptional screenplays were selected from almost 2,900 submissions. Congratulations to the writers who have made it this far and thanks to all for submitting! Stay tuned for the Semifinalist announcement on May 15th on our blog and on our Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram pages! And if you’d like to receive a notification when this contest re-opens for entries, you can subscribe for updates via Coverfly here. Here are the Quarterfinalists: (MAN)DATED Jen Bosworth-Ramirez 07 Honda Civic John Schli ..read more

Listed below are the Winners of the 2024 ScreenCraft Family Screenplay Competition. These exceptional screenplays were selected from almost 500 submissions. Congratulations to these writers and thanks to all for submitting! Grand Prize Winner Time-Rex by Dezi Gallegos Abandoning his time travel tour, an 11-year-old boy risks the spacetime continuum to reunite a baby T-Rex with its dad. (Feature) TV Pilot Winner Simon’s Guide to Everything Scary (Including Ghosts, Zombies and Girlfriends) by Stian Hafstad Sick of being scared of everything, Simon (11) decides to write a self-help guide to ..read more

We are thrilled to announce the Winner and Runner-Up for the 2024 ScreenCraft Cinematic Book Competition. These exceptional books were selected from almost 600 submissions. Congratulations to these writers and thanks to all for submitting! Grand Prize Winner Finding Home (Hungary, 1945) by Dean Cycon The war is over, yet hatred has not surrendered. 18 year old pianist Eva and the five other surviving Jews of Laszlo, Hungary, return home to find their houses and businesses owned by their former neighbors. Runner-Up The Decoy by Chloe Archambault After being sent on a failed mission, R ..read more

We are thrilled to announce the Winner and Runner-Up for the 2024 ScreenCraft Cinematic Short Story Competition. These exceptional stories were selected from almost 600 submissions. Congratulations to these writers and thanks to all for submitting! Grand Prize Winner Demo by Saleh Karaman In the near future, where people can create virtual spaces to interact with potential dates, Molly meets the love of her life. Then she discovers this new world's dark secret. Runner-Up Jonquil by Leslie Reynard A pre-adolescent girl whose mother is in perimenopause (angry about a sweet Brittany Spaniel ..read more

The conventional wisdom within the film industry suggests that a feature spec script—a screenplay written under the speculation that it will be sold and produced—should ideally have a page count between 90 and 120 pages. A script with fewer than 90 pages is often considered insufficiently developed, while one exceeding 120 pages risks being deemed overwritten. Sure, there are plenty of examples to the contrary, but we’re discussing basic guidelines and expectations, not set-in-stone rules. Enter Now  |  Final Deadline in 15 days Screenplays that adhere to this page range usually ..read more

Imagine a sinister version of Ted, matched with conceptual elements from Annabelle and Child’s Play. The creative team, which includes director/co-writer Jeff Wadlow and co-writers Greg Erb and Jason Oremland, behind the hit new horror flick Imaginary has brought to life a story that taps into the primal fear associated with childhood toys, specifically through the character of Chauncey Bear, an imaginary friend with a dark twist. Enter Now  |  Regular Deadline in 19 days Drawing inspiration from movies like Pan's Labyrinth, Friday the 13th ..read more

Kathryn Bigelow is one of the leading directors in the industry, well-known for her dynamic visual storytelling, immersive action sequences, and the social and political themes within her latest films. She’s highly renowned for subverting traditional gender roles, especially through the portrayal of strong female characters and a nuanced examination of masculinity. She was the first woman to win the Academy Award for Best Director (The Hurt Locker). Bigelow has had a groundbreaking impact on the industry since the 1980s as a director who breaks boundaries and redefines them. But what is it abo ..read more