Screenwriting Deadlines are Fast Approaching!

There are a few contests and fellowships that have caught my eye this year. I'm giving my script another revision in preparation to submit it. The deadlines are fast approaching! I wanted to share them here just in case there are any contest you aren't familiar with but might be interested in entering. 

Bahamas International Film Festival - Screenwriters Residency Program

Deadlines:

Final Deadline is July 22, 2015

This program is sponsored by ScreenCraft and Buffalo 8 Productions. It's open to Feature Length Screenplays or TV Pilot Screenplays. Six writers will be chosen to spend 4 days developing their screenplay or teleplay during the Bahamas International Film Festival in December. Mentors of the program include Vince Gerardis (Producer from HBO's Game of Thrones) and Dan Guando (Executive Vice President of Acquisitions, Production, and Development at The Weinstein Company). Who wouldn't want to spend four amazing days in the sun getting mentored, networking, and developing their craft. SIGN ME UP!

Get more information about the residency program and fees at screencraft.org/bahamas

Slamdance Screenplay Competition

Deadlines: 

Final Deadline is July 21, 2015

Withoutabox Extended Deadline is July 28, 2015

Slamdance is a film festival dedicated to finding truly independent artists and showcasing their work. They provide script analysis for every writer who submits to their competition. They accept Feature/Horror screenplays, short screenplays, and original teleplays. In addition to the cash prize, the top three winners in each category will win festival passes for all screenings and parties at the Slamdance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. 

Get more information about this competition and fees at showcase.slamdance.com/Screenplay-Competition

Women in Film and Video of Washington, DC Spotlight on Screenwriters Catalog 

Deadlines:

Final Deadline is August 1, 2015

The Spotlight on Screenwriters Catalog is the brainchild of Monica Lee Bellais with the help of Women in Film and Video (WIFV).  She compiles the screenplays of WIFV members and sends a catalog of synopses to producers. If producers are interested they contact Monica and she will send along the full length screenplay. The one catch is that you have to be a member of Women in Film and Video. 

Get more information about the catalog, joining WIFV and fees at www.wifv.org

BlueCat Screenplay Competition

Deadlines: 

Early Deadline is September 1, 2015

Regular Deadline is October 15, 2015

Final Deadline is November 15, 2015

BlueCat Screenplay Competition is open to Feature Length and Short Screenplays. This is a great competition if you are just starting to submit your work. They provide script analysis for every script that enters! The entry fees are totally worth it for this perk alone. 

Get more information about the competition and fees at www.bluecatscreenplay.com

If you're looking for additional contests and festivals check out www.withoutabox.com.