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Absolutely.
Yes, you can enter as many competitions as you like.
Yes.
Yes. Anyone can enter from anywhere in the world. However, the script must be in English.
Yes. However, you cannot submit the same script that placed as a Finalist or was a Top 5 Winner.
Only if you own the copyright, or the rights are in the public domain.
Yes. You can submit as many scripts as you wish. If you wish to submit multiple scripts, please email us at contact @ shorescripts.com to discuss a discount.
We do. Click Here for all the info.
Navigate to your chosen Contest page. You will then see ‘Submit Your Script’ buttons. Clicking on your chosen one will direct you to Coverfly, our submission platform. You will be sent an email confirmation once we have received your script and submission fee.
We will pay your winnings straight into your bank account using PayPal or direct Bank Transfer. It doesn’t matter where in the world you live.
Once your script has been submitted, it will be logged on our system and sent out to a reader. You will receive your script score once the contest closes. Feedback is collated and discussed internally as we decide which scripts will progress to the next round.
All applicants will be informed via email of the Quarter, Semi, Finalists and Winners. These will also be on our website.
You will receive an email from Coverfly, our contest submission platform, or FilmFreeWay if you enter through their website. Once the competition has closed, we will email everyone who has entered with all the announcement dates. We will keep you informed throughout the year. It’s also worth signing up to our Mailing List.
Not if it is within a sensible number. If, for whatever reason, your screenplays page count is a lot more or less than the industry standard, then please email us to discuss your entry.
Yes. We offer discounts for multiple submissions. Please email us at contact @ shorescripts.com to discuss this.
It doesn’t need to be. But if you feel more comfortable doing so, you can do it here at the WGA.
QUARTER-FINALISTS ANNOUNCED – 25th OCTOBER 2020
SEMI-FINALISTS ANNOUNCED – 10th NOVEMBER 2020
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED – 25th NOVEMBER 2020
GRAND PRIZE WINNER & GENRE WINNERS ANNOUNCED – 10th DECEMBER 2020
All payments are made through our submission platform, Coverfly. They work with Stripe, who handle millions of customers worldwide each day, so your details are completely secure. All major Credit Cards are accepted.
Just the Script Title. That’s all we need.
We accept PDF.
Great news! However, you will no longer be eligible for the competition or be entitled to get your entry fee refunded.
We are looking for stories that move us. Your script can be about any subject in any genre. It’s all about the quality of the writing and whether the writer has a distinct voice.
Our readers have read for the likes of: Lionsgate, Paramount, Universal, BBC, Vertigo Films, Working Title, Anchor Bay, and many others. Shore Scripts internal staff also review the screenplays.
Our winning scripts are chosen by our Judges and Shore Scripts staff.
Because we are looking to help upcoming writers break in and establish themselves in the industry.
Previous prizes won in other screenwriting competitions do not count towards this total.
Our goal is to help emerging screenwriters break into the industry. Monetary prizes are really secondary to that. 150+ Award Winning Judges, Directors, Production Companies, Agents and Managers and have all signed up to read each year’s top submitted screenplays.
At any point during the competition, if we feel the script and time is right, we will send it with our full backing to a producer or production company who we have a relationship with. We always obtain prior consent from the writer before doing so.
The writer’s information will be passed onto the relevant party and all further correspondence will be made between them and the writer. This has happened with a number of writers who have entered. Check out our Success Stories.
The money helps the writer continue writing, but ultimately what every writer wants is to see their words spoken on screen.
No. You wrote it, it’s yours! We will never have any rights over your work.
Script Coverage is a reader’s thorough analysis of a writer’s work. Coverage started out in Studios where readers were employed to read countless scripts so that the producers didn’t have to! These reports were purely for internal use, with the reader marking a script with a Pass, Recommend or Consider at the end. Scripts that were marked Recommend would get passed up the food chain. The writer would never be privy to these comments.
Our coverage service is different. Our sole intention is to help a writer create a better draft of their work. To get it to a point where it’s ready to be sent out to people in the industry. We are completely honest over what we feel does and doesn’t work, giving clear reasons for our opinions. When analyzing a screenplay, our readers focus and write about the Premise, Structure, Character, Dialogue, Pace, Visuals, Believability, Marketability and provide a Conclusion. We make suggestions throughout the coverage as to how the writer can improve their story.
We offer different types of feedback, so it’s worth checking out which is best for you.
Shore Scripts was set up to help emerging screenwriters break into the industry.
Our readers have read for some of the successful production companies in the world. They include Universal, Working Title, Lionsgate, Vertigo Films, BBC, Anchor Bay Ent, Creative Europe Media, The Fyzz, Austin Film Festival, Wildgaze, Goldfinch, and others.
You are able to specify a Genre in the submission form. This is to help us assign your script to a reader who is a fan of the type of story you are telling.
If you have used one of our readers before, and would like them to read your work again, you can do so in the submission form.
Please note that the writer will not see a ‘RECOMMEND’ on their coverage. Pass/Consider/Recommend are used by readers working for production companies. Our coverage is tailored solely to helping the writer better his/her work.
However, if a reader recommends that our staff read the script, we will do so. If we feel that it’s suited for someone on our roster, we will approach the writer to see if he/she are happy for us to send it out.
So, yes, if we love your work, we’ll get it out to our industry and directors roster.
As we know, reviewing creative work is always subjective, so there may be some points which you don’t completely agree with. However, if you have serious concerns about your coverage, please contact us with the details and we’ll get back to you asap.
It can take our readers considerably longer to read scripts that are over the standard category page lengths. If your script is over the page count below, then please contact us before submitting so we can agree on a small additional fee.
SHORTS & 1/2 TV PILOTS – Over 40 Pages
1HR TV PILOT – Over 70 Pages
FEATURE – Over 130 Pages
We offer:
2-Page Script Coverage – 2 pages of notes that focus on: Premise, Structure, Character, Dialogue, Pace, Marketability, and a Conclusion. It will give you a clear overview of your short screenplay. It also includes an industry scorecard.
5-Page Script Coverage – 5 pages of constructive notes that focus on: Premise, Structure, Character, Dialogue, Pace, Marketability, and a Conclusion. This also includes a detailed Synopsis and industry scorecard. It will give you a clear overview of your screenplay.
10-Page Script Development – 10 pages of feedback covering all aspects of your screenplay, including: Premise, Structure, Character, Dialogue, Pace, Visuals, Believability, Marketability, and a Conclusion. It also includes a detailed Synopsis and industry scorecard. Great for a comprehensive critique of your screenplay.
Proofreading – Script readers always pick up on spelling, punctuation, grammar, and formatting mistakes, so it’s essential that your script is polished before sending it out into the industry. We will go through your screenplay and mark up all errors.
It’s hard to step back and look at your own work objectively when you’ve been so close to it for so long, but feedback is essential. Coverage offers up an objective look at your script by someone who not only knows story inside and out, but also the industry. If you send your script to a studio, agent, or producer, and if your screenplay actually gets read, you’ll never be privy to the notes that were written by the reader, meaning you’ll never get the chance to address the issues raised in their report. With coverage, you can, helping you to make your script industry ready.
We accept short scripts, proof of concepts, TV Pilots (all lengths), and Feature screenplays.
We do not accept Treatments, Series Bibles or Novels.
Having constructive honest feedback is crucial in order to get your screenplay to a point where it’s ready to be sent out into the world. Our readers have read for some of the top production companies in the world. We deliver comprehensive notes that cover all aspects of your screenplay. We strongly believe that we offer the best coverage service out there. Feel free to contact us with any questions.
You will receive your coverage within 2-5 days. Please email us if you need a 24 Hour Turnaround.
No. We don’t ever hold any rights over your work.
Absolutely. Please click the links below.
Absolutely. We have worked with writers from all over the world.
However, all scripts must be written in English.
Absolutely.
Yes. Anyone can enter from anywhere in the world. However, the script must be in English.
No.
Yes – as long as each episode is connected to one another in someway.
No. We don’t accept ideas, only completed scripts. Scripts are the best way for us to judge the quality of the story and writer.
Absolutely.
No.
Navigate to your chosen Contest page. You will then see ‘Submit Your Script’ buttons. Clicking on your chosen one will direct you to Coverfly, our submission platform. You will be sent an email confirmation once we have received your script and submission fee.
Once your script has been submitted, it will be logged on our system and sent out to a reader. You will receive your script score once the contest closes. Feedback is collated and discussed internally as we decide which scripts will progress to the next round.
Only the pilot episode. You may submit multiple entries of different stories, but we only need to see the first episode of each.
All applicants will be informed via email of the Quarter, Semi, Finalists and Winners. These will also be on our website.
You will receive an email from Coverfly, our contest submission platform, or FilmFreeWay if you enter through their website. Once the competition has closed, we will email everyone who has entered with all the announcement dates. We will keep you informed throughout the year. It’s also worth signing up to our Mailing List.
That’s great but this contest is for fiction. We may look to open it up to non-fiction in the future, but currently we are looking at fiction projects.
Yes. We offer discounts for multiple submissions. Please email us at contact @ shorescripts.com to discuss this.
It doesn’t need to be. But if you feel more comfortable doing so, you can do it here at the WGA.
Our Finalists will be announced on FEB 15th.
The 2 Winners will be announced on MARCH 5th.
All payments are made through our submission platform, Coverfly. They work with Stripe, who handle millions of customers worldwide each day, so your details are completely secure. All major Credit Cards are accepted.
Just the Script Title. That’s all we need.
There is not currently a universal Podcast industry format.
We accept scripts in either a screenplay, radioplay or stageplay format. Please write in size 12 Courier font.
Absolutely anything! As long as it’s fiction and moves us, that’s all that matters. Learn about the medium by reading our Podcast articles and having a listen to what’s already out there.
Because there are many Podcasts out there, we need ours to stand out from the crowd. Our goal is to use a decent chunk of the money to secure the talents of a named actor/actress who can help get the project seen. The rest of the budget will be spent on cast, post-production audio facilities, and an amazing sound design team.
We will also allocate additional money to marketing the Podcast once it’s completed.
There are a number of differences. Our article on How to Adapt My Screenplay into a Podcast covers that.
Early Deadline – NOV 15th ($40)
Regular Deadline – DEC 18th ($45)
Final Deadline – JAN 21st ($50)
Be entering our Podcast contest, you agree to let us gain as much exposure for the completed pilot episode as possible. This includes, but not limited to, publishing each pilot episode to the Apple and Android App Service, online promotions, live events, and any other avenues that we feel will help generate buzz and an audience.
The Shore Scripts Team and our Judges are responsible for choosing the winning scripts that will go into production.
Shore Scripts will internally produce the podcast. We will use our connections to find the best cast and crew to complete the project to the highest standards. The winning writers will be consulted throughout.
Because we are looking to help upcoming writers break in and establish themselves in the industry.
Previous prizes won in other screenwriting competitions do not count towards this total.
No. That’s yours!
Yes, you as the writer will retain full ownership and IP over your work.
If Shore Scripts or a production company we introduce you to commissions the winning episode for a Podcast or Television series, Shore Scripts will be allocated one of the ‘Production Company’ credits. The winning writer(s) have final say on all potential commissioning offers.
Absolutely.
Yes, you can enter as many competitions as you like.
Yes.
Yes. Anyone can enter from anywhere in the world. However, the script must be in English.
Yes. However, you cannot submit the same script that placed as a Finalist or was a Top 5 Winner.
Only if you own the copyright, or the rights are in the public domain.
Yes. You can submit as many scripts as you wish. If you wish to submit multiple scripts, please email us at contact @ shorescripts.com to discuss a discount.
We do. Click Here for all the info.
Navigate to your chosen Contest page. You will then see ‘Submit Your Script’ buttons. Clicking on your chosen one will direct you to Coverfly, our submission platform. You will be sent an email confirmation once we have received your script and submission fee.
We will pay your winnings straight into your bank account using PayPal or direct Bank Transfer. It doesn’t matter where in the world you live.
Once your script has been submitted, it will be logged on our system and sent out to a reader. You will receive your script score once the contest closes. Feedback is collated and discussed internally as we decide which scripts will progress to the next round.
All applicants will be informed via email of the Quarter, Semi, Finalists and Winners. These will also be on our website.
You will receive an email from Coverfly, our contest submission platform, or FilmFreeWay if you enter through their website. Once the competition has closed, we will email everyone who has entered with all the announcement dates. We will keep you informed throughout the year. It’s also worth signing up to our Mailing List.
Yes. We offer discounts for multiple submissions. Please email us at contact @ shorescripts.com to discuss this.
It doesn’t need to be. But if you feel more comfortable doing so, you can do it here at the WGA.
All payments are made through our submission platform, Coverfly. They work with Stripe, who handle millions of customers worldwide each day, so your details are completely secure. All major Credit Cards are accepted.
Just the Script Title. That’s all we need.
We accept PDF.
Great news! However, you will no longer be eligible for the competition or be entitled to get your entry fee refunded.
We are looking for stories that move us. Your script can be about any subject in any genre. It’s all about the quality of the writing and whether the writer has a distinct voice.
Our readers have read for the likes of: Lionsgate, Paramount, Universal, BBC, Vertigo Films, Working Title, Anchor Bay, and many others. Shore Scripts internal staff also review the screenplays.
Our winning scripts are chosen by our Judges and Shore Scripts staff.
Because we are looking to help upcoming writers break in and establish themselves in the industry.
Previous prizes won in other screenwriting competitions do not count towards this total.
Our goal is to help emerging screenwriters break into the industry. Monetary prizes are really secondary to that. 150+ Award Winning Judges, Directors, Production Companies, Agents and Managers and have all signed up to read each year’s top submitted screenplays.
At any point during the competition, if we feel the script and time is right, we will send it with our full backing to a producer or production company who we have a relationship with. We always obtain prior consent from the writer before doing so.
The writer’s information will be passed onto the relevant party and all further correspondence will be made between them and the writer. This has happened with a number of writers who have entered. Check out our Success Stories.
The money helps the writer continue writing, but ultimately what every writer wants is to see their words spoken on screen.
No. You wrote it, it’s yours! We will never have any rights over your work.
Absolutely.
The Short Film Fund was setup in order to further support writers with helping to build up their body of work. This could be as solely a writer or potentially writer/director.
One of 2013’s Shore Scripts Short Winner, Ben Cleary, won a Best Live Short Oscar for his film, Stutterer. We know there are many talented writer/directors out there, so we’re completely open to this.
However, we would want to chat with the writer and see their previous work before making a final decision.
Yes, you can enter as many competitions as you like.
Yes.
Yes. Anyone can enter from anywhere in the world. However, the script must be in English.
Yes. However, you cannot submit the same script that placed as a Finalist or was a Top 5 Winner.
Only if you own the copyright, or the rights are in the public domain.
Yes. You can submit as many scripts as you wish. If you wish to submit multiple scripts, please email us at contact @ shorescripts.com to discuss a discount.
Absolutely.
Navigate to your chosen Contest page. You will then see ‘Submit Your Script’ buttons. Clicking on your chosen one will direct you to Coverfly, our submission platform. You will be sent an email confirmation once we have received your script and submission fee.
Once your script has been submitted, it will be logged on our system and sent out to a reader. You will receive your script score once the contest closes. Feedback is collated and discussed internally as we decide which scripts will progress to the next round.
All applicants will be informed via email of the Quarter, Semi, Finalists and Winners. These will also be on our website.
You will receive an email from Coverfly, our contest submission platform, or FilmFreeWay if you enter through their website. Once the competition has closed, we will email everyone who has entered with all the announcement dates. We will keep you informed throughout the year. It’s also worth signing up to our Mailing List.
Not if it is within a sensible number. If, for whatever reason, your screenplays page count is a lot more or less than the industry standard, then please email us to discuss your entry.
Yes. We offer discounts for multiple submissions. Please email us at contact @ shorescripts.com to discuss this.
It doesn’t need to be. But if you feel more comfortable doing so, you can do it here at the WGA.
Our FINALISTS will be announced – 24th November 2020
The WINNERS will be announced – 7th December 2020
All payments are made through our submission platform, Coverfly. They work with Stripe, who handle millions of customers worldwide each day, so your details are completely secure. All major Credit Cards are accepted.
Just the Script Title. That’s all we need.
$10,000 will be the minimum grant amount awarded to our Grand winner. The maximum being $15,000.
For our 2nd Place Winner, the minimum grant will be $5000.
The final totals will be determined once we review our chosen winners, and discuss the project with our sponsors.
We accept PDF.
Great news! However, you will no longer be eligible for the competition or be entitled to get your entry fee refunded.
You don’t have to. If your script wins, we will attach the right director and producer. You will of course be heavily involved in this decision, and every other decision made in the filmmaking process.
We are looking for stories that move us. Your script can be about any subject in any genre. It’s all about the quality of the writing and whether the writer has a distinct voice.
The Shore Scripts Team and our Judges are responsible for choosing the winning scripts that will go into production.
Because we are looking to help upcoming writers break in and establish themselves in the industry.
Previous prizes won in other screenwriting competitions do not count towards this total.
Our goal is to help emerging screenwriters break into the industry. Monetary prizes are really secondary to that. 150+ Award Winning Judges, Directors, Production Companies, Agents and Managers and have all signed up to read each year’s top submitted screenplays.
At any point during the competition, if we feel the script and time is right, we will send it with our full backing to a producer or production company who we have a relationship with. We always obtain prior consent from the writer before doing so.
The writer’s information will be passed onto the relevant party and all further correspondence will be made between them and the writer. This has happened with a number of writers who have entered. Check out our Success Stories.
The money helps the writer continue writing, but ultimately what every writer wants is to see their words spoken on screen.
Absolutely.
Yes, you can enter as many competitions as you like.
Yes.
Yes. Anyone can enter from anywhere in the world. However, the script must be in English.
Only if you own the copyright, or the rights are in the public domain.
Yes. You can submit as many scripts as you wish. If you wish to submit multiple scripts, please email us at contact @ shorescripts.com to discuss a discount.
We do. Click Here for all the info.
Navigate to your chosen Contest page. You will then see ‘Submit Your Script’ buttons. Clicking on your chosen one will direct you to Coverfly, our submission platform. You will be sent an email confirmation once we have received your script and submission fee.
We will pay your winnings straight into your bank account using PayPal or direct Bank Transfer. It doesn’t matter where in the world you live.
Once your script has been submitted, it will be logged on our system and sent out to a reader. You will receive your script score once the contest closes. Feedback is collated and discussed internally as we decide which scripts will progress to the next round.
All applicants will be informed via email of the Quarter, Semi, Finalists and Winners. These will also be on our website.
You will receive an email from Coverfly, our contest submission platform, or FilmFreeWay if you enter through their website. Once the competition has closed, we will email everyone who has entered with all the announcement dates. We will keep you informed throughout the year. It’s also worth signing up to our Mailing List.
Not if it is within a sensible number. If, for whatever reason, your screenplays page count is a lot more or less than the industry standard, then please email us to discuss your entry.
Yes. We offer discounts for multiple submissions. Please email us at contact @ shorescripts.com to discuss this.
It doesn’t need to be. But if you feel more comfortable doing so, you can do it here at the WGA.
QUARTER-FINALISTS ANNOUNCED – 25th OCTOBER 2020
SEMI-FINALISTS ANNOUNCED – 10th NOVEMBER 2020
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED – 25th NOVEMBER 2020
OVERAL 1HR & 1/2 HOUR WINNERS ANNOUNCED – 10th DECEMBER 2020
All payments are made through our submission platform, Coverfly. They work with Stripe, who handle millions of customers worldwide each day, so your details are completely secure. All major Credit Cards are accepted.
Just the Script Title. That’s all we need.
We accept PDF.
Great news! However, you will no longer be eligible for the competition or be entitled to get your entry fee refunded.
We are looking for stories that move us. Your script can be about any subject in any genre. It’s all about the quality of the writing and whether the writer has a distinct voice.
Our readers have read for the likes of: Lionsgate, Paramount, Universal, BBC, Vertigo Films, Working Title, Anchor Bay, and many others. Shore Scripts internal staff also review the screenplays.
Our winning scripts are chosen by our Judges and Shore Scripts staff.
Because we are looking to help upcoming writers break in and establish themselves in the industry.
Previous prizes won in other screenwriting competitions do not count towards this total.
Our goal is to help emerging screenwriters break into the industry. Monetary prizes are really secondary to that. 150+ Award Winning Judges, Directors, Production Companies, Agents and Managers and have all signed up to read each year’s top submitted screenplays.
At any point during the competition, if we feel the script and time is right, we will send it with our full backing to a producer or production company who we have a relationship with. We always obtain prior consent from the writer before doing so.
The writer’s information will be passed onto the relevant party and all further correspondence will be made between them and the writer. This has happened with a number of writers who have entered. Check out our Success Stories.
The money helps the writer continue writing, but ultimately what every writer wants is to see their words spoken on screen.
No. You wrote it, it’s yours! We will never have any rights over your work.