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CEG RELEASES:        2021- 2022  LIST -     TOP SCREENWRITER COMPETITIONS

Screenwriters looking to build credits and “break in” to the world of professional writing often find themselves in a catch 22 where it seems impossible to get an agent or attention of a production company because they have no credits. One step that goes a long way is having resources that are

trusted and known for giving reliable feedback and recommendations to vet your script. CEG offers CEG Services for script coverage which can be helpful feedback prior to competition submissions. Scripts are also considered for qualifying as “CEG Recommended.” CEG SERVICES.

CEG’s 2022 recommendations for screenplay competitions are:

TOP FAITH BASED SCREENWRITING COMPETITIONS

  1. KAIROS

The primary purpose of the Kairos Prize is to further the influence of moral and spiritual values within the film and television industries. Seeking to promote a spiritually uplifting, redemptive worldview, the prize was founded to inspire first-time and beginning screenwriters to produce compelling, entertaining, spiritually uplifting scripts that result in a greater increase in either man’s love or understanding of God. PRIZE:$15,000. 1st deadline 9/30 Final deadline 10/30 GUIDELINES. SUBMIT.

2. ICFF (International Christian Film & Music Festival)

International Christian Film Festival, Inc is a Not-For-Profit Organization that started on September 15, 2011.  The goal from the very beginning is to put God first in all that we do and secondly to elevate, educate and promote Christian filmmakers and artists around the world.  We provide a platform where anyone can submit their faith and/or family film, documentary, and music.  The team of 10 judges would select the best submissions to receive awards during the festival.  ICFF (International Christian Film and Music Festival) is open to everyone. Enter starting 5/1. Late Deadline 1/21. ABOUT ICFF.

2.  CONTENT 2021

Film festival and media summit. Equipping and Networking Christian Filmmakers and Communicators. Early bird deadline 10/31. Event dates: February 28 – March 2, 2022. ABOUT CONTENT 2022

3.  BRANSON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Branson IFF is a Christian, faith-based, family friendly festival. All films are free of nudity, profanity, and sexual content.  The festival is designed to educate, equip, and empower Christian Filmmakers from around the world, right here in the heartland of the United States. Festival dates April 21-23rd. BIFF.

As Christian film makers and screenwriters reaching excellence in our crafts allows us to share stories that portray the true nature of who Christ is in a way that can be relevant within pop culture. This means we need to strive for excellence at the same level or above those who are not Christians in entertainment. Entering and placing in a top secular screenwriting competition helps producers, distributors, investors to vet your work. Feedback, awards for your writing show that more than family and friends enjoyed your story. Before you submit you can acquire CEG Script Coverage to help get you work towards your highest potential. CEG SERVICES.

 

CEG’s 2022 recommendations for secular screenplay competitions are:

TOP SECULAR SCREENWRITING COMPETITIONS

  1. PAGE INTERNATIONAL SCREENWRITING AWARDS

PISA’s goal is to discover some of the most talented upcoming screenwriters from around the world and introduce them to Hollywood executives. Industry judges evaluate and read script submissions searching for the best new screenplays and teleplays. Each year many participants are signed to top agencies, have projects optioned or are hired to be writers. Grand prize is $25,000. Early entry 1/15. Late entry 5/15. PISA

1.  NICHOLL FELLOWSHIP

The Academy Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting is an international screenwriting competition established to identify and encourage talented new screenwriters. Up to five $35,000 fellowships are awarded each year to promising new screenwriters. From the program’s inception in 1986 through 2020, 181 fellowships totaling $4.75 million have been awarded. Deadline May.  NICHOLL FELLOWSHIP.

2.  SAVE THE CAT SCREENPLAY CHALLENGE

Our approach is simple: a screenplay competition that uses the same language the writer, the reader, and the decision makers use when analyzing your work. Accepting both feature film and 60-minute TV scriptsGrand Prize Winner(s), 3-night hotel stay ($1200), Live table read to bring your work to life, A real pitch to a production company in LA. STCSC