BlueCat Screenplay Competition 2024

BlueCat Screenplay Competition 2024 now is over!

BlueCat Screenplay Competition 2024: The BlueCat Screenplay Competition 2024 now is calling for entries accepting submissions and like every year calling for original and unpublished, feature and short screenplays, as well as pilot scripts from all around the world.

➜ Short description

The BlueCat Screenplay Competition, now in its 26th year, is open for submissions for its 2024 competition. BlueCat remains committed to the undiscovered writer and continues its tradition of providing written analysis on every script submitted. Founded in 1998 by WGA writer Gordy Hoffman, the BlueCat Screenplay Competition continues its mission of developing the undiscovered writer. BlueCat has supported thousands of screenwriters through written analysis provided to all entrants, many of whom have gone on to successful careers in the film and television industry. BlueCat remains committed to the undiscovered writer and continues its tradition of providing written analysis on every script submitted. BlueCat accepts features, shorts, and pilots. Every submission receives free written analysis.

➜ Submission requirements:

➜ All submissions must be original and must be in English.
➜ Feature screenplays must be between 65-125 pages in length.
➜ Pilot scripts must be between 20-75 pages.
➜ Short screenplays must be between 1-29 pages in length.
➜ All script entries must be uploaded in PDF format .

➜ Prize:

BlueCat Screenplay Competition 2024 awards include:

➜ The Grand Prize Winner will receive $7,500. All scripts submitted (Features, Pilots and Shorts) are eligible.
➜ The Feature Screenplay Winner will receive $3,000.
➜ The Pilot Script Winner will receive $3,000.
➜ The Short Script Winner will receive $3,000.
➜ The Fellini Award will be awarded to the Best Screenplay from any category (Feature, Pilots or Short) of the 2024 Competition written by a screenwriter residing outside the USA and will receive $2,000.

➜ Entry fees:

Entry fees start from $30 for Shorts, $50 for Pilots and $65 for Features, and vary depending on the submission date.