I’ve not been here that long really but already I see a pattern, when we post a piece of news about a movie in production or a possible sequel being written for a high profile franchise there follows some comments from various people who have a screenplay idea, or have already written something.
Well, it’s time to step up guys, time to take a chance on that screenplay. Just today a company called XRayMedia have announced their first screenwriting contest, aptly called The Screenwriter Dig.
Your story, whether a movie script, television script, movie pitch or television pitch, can now put you in the limelight! Through The Screenwriter Dig, writers from all over the world are given the chance to have their screenplays, teleplays and television and film pitches read by noted Hollywood producer, Mark Canton and his creative staff.
At the end of the contest, one of each type of contest entry will be chosen for further development and submission to a studio for production consideration. In addition, the top 10 finalists in each contest category will be awarded with a $1500 prize package.
The submitted scripts are judged by Producer Mark Canton who will decide the winners. You have until October 17th 2005 to submit your movie or television script or pitch.
See the full press release, check out the the rules, and bear in mind there is a small entrance fee. Good luck!
