MISSION
The WeScreenplay Shorts Competition is dedicated to connecting talented short film writers with Oscar-nominated short film directors and creators for advice on how to create emotionally impactful storytelling in short-form content.
Deadlines and Fees
Early Bird – April 15th 2020 – $39.99
Regular – May 15th, 2020 – $49.99
Late – June 15th, 2020 – $59.99
Final – July 15th, 2020 – $69.99
Announcements
Quarterfinalists – August 15th, 2020
Semifinalists – September 15th, 2020
Finalists – October 15th, 2020
Winners – November 15th, 2020
Prizes and Benefits
The top scripts will receive notes from the Oscar-winning and nominated filmmakers in the WeScreenplay Shorts Jury!
Plus, the grand prize winner receives up to $3,000 in crowdsource matching funding for your short screenplay.
The focus of short scripts is to get them produced to highlight the writer’s skill. As such, the prize is particularly focused on the Oscar contenders in the jury. The winners will receive notes and advice from these Oscar nominees and winners about their project.
Enter Now2020 Jury
Vincent Lambe
Academy Award-nominated for his short film DETAINMENT. Recently signed with ICM.
Bryan Buckley
Bryan wrote, directed, and produced the 2020 Academy Award-nominated short film SARIA. Bryan is also the Executive Director of the production company Hungry Man.
Yves Piat
Yves wrote and directed the 2020 Academy Award-nominated short film NEFTA FOOTBALL CLUB.
Marie-Hélène Panisset
Marie-Hélène produced the 2019 Academy Award-nominated short film MARGUERITE.
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