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Program Description

Script Pipeline's Great Movie Idea Contest is searching for original feature film concepts. Ideally, unique stories a global, diverse audience can connect with. Any genre, studio-level or indie, is accepted. Completed scripts are not reviewed, nor are entrants required to have a screenplay, as we help develop the selected pitches.

The company’s unique process, consisting of long-term writer development and widespread circulation of material, gives selected writers access to top execs worldwide as well as the proper guidance to advance their careers.

Deadlines and Fees

Early
Oct. 15, 2020
Regular
Dec. 15, 2020
Late
Dec. 22, 2020
Category 14
Standard Fee
$30
$35
$40
$25
$30
$35

Program Benefits

MOVIE IDEA
Grand Prize Winner (1) - $1,000: January 31st, 2021
Runner-up (1): January 31st, 2021

TV IDEA
Grand Prize Winner (1) - $1,000: January 31st, 2021
Runner-up (1): January 31st, 2021

Winners and Runners-up in both divisions receive the following:

Extensive development and assistance in completing a screenplay or pilot (optional)
Long-term circulation to producers and other companies
Review of additional pitches and completed film or TV material

Announcement Dates

Winner Announced

Jan. 31, 2021

Rules

Written or video submissions accepted.

For written pitches:

-Must submit a full story synopsis in addition to a logline. This can range from a page in length to a full treatment--entirely up to you on how to best present your idea. We do not judge on format, we judge on the idea itself. Supplemental materials (illustrations, etc.) are allowed. The best format is usually comprised of a logline, a page-long summary, and any other comments on the originality of the premise.
-Do not send full-length screenplays--summaries ONLY. Pitches may be emailed direct or uploaded.
-Remove your name and contact information from the documents prior to submitting.
-Longer submissions are judged on the same criteria as short ones, so whatever length you think is best.

For video pitches:

-Submit a link to the video after registration through email. We prefer a private link on YouTube, Vimeo, or any other video hosting site, or your personal website. *include the password, if private
-Videos can be any length, but shorter is typically better.

General rules:

-Concept must be for a feature-length film (non-documentary).
-Script Pipeline will not share your idea with anyone unless you’re chosen as a winner or runner-up and give us explicit permission to do so.
-Previous Script Pipeline writers and former Great Idea contest entrants are welcome to submit, but material must not have been previously entered.
-Should go without saying, but the concept needs to be ORIGINAL and not based on an existing franchise or property, unless it's in the public domain. If the idea is in the public domain, it should have some sort of defining factor that takes a distinctive approach and clearly demonstrate how you plan to adapt.

Contact Information

entry@scriptpipeline.com

2633 Lincoln Blvd. #701

Santa Monica, CALIFORNIA

90405

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