*Please read the following rules carefully before you complete the Screenplay Application:

2007
Short Screenplay Competition Rules:
The Screenplay Competition is only open to writers who do not earn a living writing for television or film. Writers who have had a previous screenplay produced and distributed are ineligible. Screenplays must not have been previously optioned, purchased or produced.

Screenplays that have received awards from other competitions over $500 will not be eligible. Screenplays must be the original work of the applicant(s). If based upon a short story, applicant(s) must attach a statement attesting to their rights to make such adaptations. Neither the Festival nor its jurists investigates or attests to the authenticity of an applicant's statement of authorship or rights. If a submission to the screenplay competition involves two or more writers as applicants, the award will be divided equally among them. You may submit more than one screenplay.

We strongly suggest that you register or copyright your screenplay. Each submission must be accompanied by a $30 submission fee PER ENTRY (make check or money order payable to “LA Shorts Fest") and a completed entry form including author(s)' original signature(s) (do not send a photocopy of your signature). Awards are based on overall merit of the entries. (Judges reserve the right not to grant an award).
Format Rules:
The script should be in US Motion Picture industry standard screenplay format. To follow standard guidelines for format, consult any popular screenwriting text for assistance. Font size must be 12 point and in Courier or New Courier type. Scripts must be narrative short length (under 30 pages). Pages must be numbered. Pages should be three hole punched, bound between cardstock covers and fastened by two or three metal brads. Pages may be two-sided.

v Only the TITLE of the screenplay should appear on the front stock cover (legibly written or typed). A second title page should be included, with TITLE, AUTHOR, AUTHOR'S EMAIL ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER. As all reading is anonymous, author's name must not appear anywhere else on the script.
** ENTRY MUST BE RECEIVED BY JULY 27, 2007 **
Returns and Acknowledgments:
Screenplays will not be returned under any circumstances. Include a self-addressed stamped postcard for each submission if you wish acknowledgement of the receipt of your screenplay.
Screenplay Competition Awards:
All awards will be presented at the Los Angeles International Short Film Festival Closing Night Awards Ceremony.
.Prizes:
The winner will be awarded a package of goods & services to assist them in completing their film.
Application Package:

The following materials are required in your application package:

  • Completed application with our screenplay. Please type or write clearly.

  • A cover letter introducing yourself and your project (e.g., Are you collaborating with anyone on the project? What is the status of the project? How do you envision the realization of the script?).

  • Resume/bio (which include name, email address, and telephone) of the writer, and anyone else involved with the project (i.e. director, producer, etc). It is not necessary to have anyone other than the writer attached.

  • A synopsis of the screenplay, no more than 1 pages, double-spaced.

  • A $30.00 non-refundable processing fee. Personal checks, certified checks and money orders only (payable to LA Shorts Fest).

If you wish to be notified whether your application arrived on time, please enclose a self-addressed, stamped postcard. Submitted scripts, applications and other materials will not be returned.

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