Screenwriting : Contests by Becca-Chris M

Becca-Chris M

Contests

Has anyone heard of Final Draft's Big Break Screenwriting contest or the Emerging Screenwriters Screenplay Contest? If so, do you feel they'd be worth entering?

Richard "RB" Botto

As I always say, Becca, a contest that doesn't provide access to execs and managers that can move the needle in your career is useless. Big Break has a terrific reputation and has produced some successful writers. The people who run it truly care about helping their finalists see success Of course, I recommend ours as well. 8 of our finalists have been signed. We fly our top 3 finalists to Los Angeles for meetings and all finalists have their loglines exposed to over 550 industry executives. Here's some more info: https://www.stage32.com/happy-writers/contests/2nd-Annual-Stage-32-Happy... Wishing you all the best no matter which way you go!

Zlatan Mustafica

My experience with Big Break is a positive one. They seem serious in all aspects and if you do some research you will always find valid individuals working for them throughout the judging process and beyond. The other one you mentioned, Becca, I don´t know much about so I´ll leave it at that. And also take RB´s word for it. All aspects of Stage 32 are great, I have no doubt about S32 Contest being equally amazing. I am submitting to S32 Contest myself soon. God help them! :) LOL .Good luck to you, Becca! :)

Richard "RB" Botto

I got a kick out of that, Zlatan. I say, bring it on!

Zlatan Mustafica

I am preparing the material. Some minor re-writes and polishes, you know how it is. I thought a fair warning was in order either way. :) Oh, I´ll bring... something, I guess... Let´s hope the judges don´t fall asleep reading my stuff :) Just kidding of course, looking forward to submitting and having some good feedback sent my way.

William Martell

Plus, if you win Big Break you can drink with me at the party.

Danny Manus

final draft big break is a great one. emerging is good too, but is still...well...emerging.

Becca-Chris M

Excellent feedback. Thanks much!

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