Listed below are the Winner and Runners Up of the Spring 2024 ScreenCraft Virtual Pitch Competition! Eight exceptional finalists were selected from almost 700 submissions to pitch their projects virtually to our esteemed panel of jurors, including Wendy Calhoun (Writer and Producer, EMPIRE, STATION 19, etc.), David Rabinowitz (Screenwriter, BLACKKKLANSMAN), Yichen Ma of Lit Entertainment Group, Christian Taylor of Taylor Lane Productions, and Anna Randal of Independent Artist Group. Congratulations to the winners and runners up and thanks to all for submitting! If you’d like to receive a notif ..read more

For most of the mass audience, Zack Snyder is remembered for his DC Extended Universe (DCEU) movies, tackling the likes of Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and the much-discussed Zack Snyder's Justice League (he was replaced for the theatrical release when he had to step away for family reasons).  Before that, his directorial journey began with the gripping remake of Dawn of the Dead in 2004, quickly establishing himself in Hollywood. His adaptation of the iconic graphic novel 300 in 2006 marked a turning point, showcasing his uniqu ..read more

What is film noir? It has been one of the most highly debated cinematic topics for decades. Is it a subgenre, style, or academic term? If you put a film scholar, cinephile, and film critic in the same room to discuss the subject, chances are you’ll have three different definitions and plenty of arguments over which films—old and new—fall under the film noir umbrella. One may even insist that true film noir died in the 1950s. To quell the unrest when it comes to film noir, we’re going to do our best to explain the roots of film noir, which films ..read more

Listed below are the Quarterfinalists of the 2024 ScreenCraft True Story & Public Domain Competition. These exceptional screenplays were selected from almost 800 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 22nd 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: "Dear Grandson" SCOTT RENEAU (True) North ..read more

Listed below are the Finalists of the 2024 ScreenCraft Short Film Screenplay Competition. These exceptional screenplays were selected from almost 1,200 submissions. Congratulations to the writers who have made it this far and thanks to all for submitting! Stay tuned for the Winner 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 Finalists: #1735 Joshua Weeks BAT ZILLA Orly Lewittes Manos Erick Torres Me ..read more

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