Red Inkworks Screenwriter's Competition

SCREENWRITER'S PRESENTATION OPPORTUNITY

SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED ON or AFTER: March 15th, 2008
DEADLINE: May 15th, 2008
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED: July 10th, 2008

Our goal remains to assist you in creating an opportunity to present your best material to film production companies for the sole purpose of enhancing the quality of what appears on the great silver screen.  We feel that we might very well be able to direct the new and undiscovered screenwriter to paths of success and industry recognition.  Simply put....to place your script directly into the hands of the people in charge of acquiring new film properties.

The historic strength of our competition lies in the FEEDBACK.  We offer ALL writers in-depth feedback in the form of concise notes.  Our system, though simple...has proven to be 'tried and true'.  We'll read your submission once to submerge ourselves in the story. After a second reading we consolidate our notes and offer feedback to the writer. 

And last, but certainly not least, we alert our industry contacts as to details regarding our finalists as well as email approximately 2800+ production companies and industry contacts - inviting them to also review our Script Presentation page. 

This is an excellent opportunity for everyone involved, so let's do it right. Proper format, property protection, trust and mutual respect are crucial. 

As in previous competitions, we will entertain your best work, regardless of budgeting.  We prefer to read work that is character-driven, is based on an entertaining story, and shows attention to detail. 

ACCREDITED HOLLYWOOD PRODUCTION COMPANY

Red Inkworks is extremely proud to have established a strategic relationship within the film industry with a noted feature film production company.  Their Director of Development, has expressed his sincere interest in what we are trying to accomplish at Red Inkworks.

"Alongside our work at the studio level, we are keen on sourcing material from outside the 'traditional' channels, such as through screenplay competitions, fellowship programs, and film festivals." 

We have enjoyed discussing a few of the projects listed on our site from previous competitions, and are awaiting any further developments that may arise from these discussions.

HOW THE COMPETITION WORKS

A very simple process.  Read the guidelines.  Send Red Inkworks your script.  We will read your material twice before sending you our notes.  If your material is suitable, we will contact the production companies professional representative and pass along your material.  Please fill out the APPLICATION AND RELEASE FORM.

Submission Guidelines 

1. The Red Inkworks Competition is open to all writers.

2. All genres accepted.

3. Submitted screenplays must be original works, the sole property of the applicant and not previously produced, optioned or sold.

4. The screenplay must be between 80 and 125 pages in length.

5. Please send one copy of your script. The title page should include author name, address, telephone number and email address (if applicable).  Must be in standard screenplay format, 3-hole punched, typed and bound.

6. The title page should include the author's name, address, phone number and email address.

7. Each applicant will receive feedback on their submissions.

8. Deadline: Postmarked no later than May 15th, 2008.
   Finalists will be notified by email or telephone not later than July 10th, 2008.

9. Each entry must be accompanied with the (US $50.00) entry fee and application form. If using a money order, please make sure it is able to be redeemed in Canada.

10. Material and entry fee should be mailed to:  Larry Myles, 312-125 West 18th Street, North Vancouver, B.C. V7M 1W5, Canada.
    
    
    Submissions will not be returned, do not send us your original copy of script. We want you to be protected, consider registering your screenplay with the WGA. It is not expensive and certainly worth the effort.
     

APPLICATION and RELEASE FORM

Curious about what it means to copyright your work? Read Brad Templeton's "A Brief Intro to Copyright" and take those few extra moments to read what Glenn Sobel has to say on "Protecting Your Work Product".

As many of you who have entered our past competitions know, we have always tried to make ourselves available to read your post-competition re-writes.  The fee is for a re-write, complete with in-depth notes: $45.00 (USD).

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