Shore Scripts 2024 Script Development Fund

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THE SPRING SEASON OF THE SCRIPT DEVELOPMENT FUND IS NOW OPEN!

Every screenwriter, at some point, struggles to finish their script, whether that's due to the dreaded writer’s block, plotting issues, or just finding the time to sit down and write.

That’s why we created our Script Development Fund, to help you find the time to finish your screenplay with dedicated support from our expert team.

Our Cash prizes will allow you to go on a writer’s retreat, take time off work, or use the money any way you see fit to meet your writing goals.

Plus, our Head of Education & Script Development, Lee Hamilton, will be there to offer one-to-one support and feedback as you develop your script over 12 months.

“I know the pitfalls of writing a screenplay. I’ve been there! I also happen to know a great deal about looking at a screenplay from the reader’s perspective, which is why I’m excited to help two upcoming writers overcome the same hurdles, share my industry knowledge, and be part of a 12-month journey that will ultimately help them to develop their core ideas into the final drafts that will showcase their talent to the world” -Lee Hamilton.

PRIZES
Grand Prize Winner to receive:
$2,000 cash + free enrollment to Robert McKee's STORY Seminar

2nd Place Winner to receive:
$1000 cash + a free copy of Robert McKee's best-selling book – STORY

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Both Winners will receive one year of free one-to-one script consultation with our Head of Education & Script Development, Lee Hamilton; including three rounds of free coverage, meetings, and one-to-one email correspondence.

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Plus, both Winners will gain 6 months of free access to the Stage 32 Writer's Room and the Top 5 Finalists will each win a free 6-month membership to the International Screenwriter's Association Connect program and access to our private alumni Facebook group.

We are accepting submissions in the form of the first ten (10) pages of longer scripts (min. 20 pages), and Treatments up to ten (10) pages long for Features, TV Pilots, Short Films, and Animation screenplays.

ENTER NOW
https://www.shorescripts.com/scriptdevfund/

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THE SCRIPT DEVELOPMENT FUND REGULAR DEADLINE – MARCH 15TH

THE DEADLINE ENDS AT MIDNIGHT PACIFIC TIME!

An Interview with Our 2023 Script Development Fund Winner

Christy Smith-Sloman won second place in our 2023 Script Development Fund with her feature TO BE YOUNG, GIFTED & BLACK; THE LORRAINE HANSBERRY STORY.

In this interview, we learn more about how the Script Development Fund has helped Christy finish her script and what inspired Christy to write her story.

“I’m having such a great time working with Lee. It’s like a dream come true. Writing a screenplay is such a lonely endeavor. And it’s even harder to get anybody to read it. Her notes have been completely spot on and she’s really helping me elevate my script.”- Christy Smith-Sloman.

READ MORE
https://www.shorescripts.com/an-interview-with-development-fund-winner-christy-smith-sloman/

2024 SPRING SEASON PRIZES

Grand Prize Winner to receive:
$2,000 cash + free enrollment to Robert McKee's STORY Seminar

2nd Place Winner to receive:
$1000 cash + a free copy of Robert McKee's best-selling book – STORY

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Both Winners will receive one year of free one-to-one script consultation with our Head of Education & Script Development, Lee Hamilton; including three rounds of free coverage, meetings, and one-to-one email correspondence.
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We are accepting submissions in the form of the first ten (10) pages of longer scripts (min. 20 pages), and Treatments up to ten (10) pages long for Features, TV Pilots, Short Films, and Animation screenplays.

ENTER NOW
https://www.shorescripts.com/scriptdevfund/​

 

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Shore Scripts 2024 Script Development Fund

$3,000 CASH FUNDING TO BE WON AND 1 YEAR OF FREE SCRIPT DEVELOPMENT
THE FINAL DEADLINE ENDS AT MIDNIGHT ON APRIL 19TH PACIFIC TIME!

Every writer, at some point, struggles to finish their script. That's why we created the Script Development fund, to help you find the time to finish your screenplay with the dedicated support of our expert team.

Our Cash prizes will allow you to go on a writer’s retreat, take time off work, or use the money any way you see fit to meet your writing goals.

Plus, our Head of Education & Script Development, Lee Hamilton, will be there to offer one-to-one support and feedback as you develop your script over 12 months.

ENTER NOW
https://www.shorescripts.com/scriptdevfund/

We are accepting submissions in the form of short treatments or the first 10 pages of a Feature, TV Pilot, or Short script that you are currently working on.

Projects must be personal/specs, and not projects you have been commissioned or paid to write by a production company or producer.

Treatments and scripts must be written in English.

Shore Scripts will not seek to obtain any rights over your script at any time.

FINALISTS ANNOUNCED: MAY 6TH

2 WINNERS & TOP 5 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED: MAY 20TH

If your submission wins, we will be in touch immediately to start your script development mentorship with our Head of Education and the grant money will be sent to you. The Script Development prizes are to be used on the script you entered the Fund with. Calls and coverage with our Head of Education will be arranged to fit the schedules of both parties.

Hear from a Winner!

AN INTERVIEW WITH SCRIPT DEVELOPMENT FUND 2023 WINNER

Tia Devlin entered last year's fund with her half-hour television pilot UNHIREABLE. The script tells the story of a woman nearing fifty who is being pushed out of the production business by the new guard.

Keep reading to learn more about what inspired Tia to write the script and how she's been working with Shore’s Head of Development ever since.

https://www.shorescripts.com/an-interview-with-our-2023-script-development-fund-winner-tia-devlin/


PRIZE PACKAGES

Grand Prize Winner to receive $2,000 cash + Free enrollment to Robert McKee's STORY Seminar

2nd Place Winner to receive $1000 cash + Free copy of Robert McKee's best-selling book - STORY

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Both Winners will receive one year of free one-to-one script consultation with our Head of Education & Script Development, Lee Hamilton; including three rounds of free coverage, meetings, and one-to-one email correspondence.

*****

Plus, both Winners will gain 6 months of free access to the Stage 32 Writer's Room and the Top 5 Finalists will each win a free 6-month membership to the International Screenwriter's Association Connect program and access to our private alumni Facebook group.

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LAST CALL TO ENTER
https://www.shorescripts.com/scriptdevfund/

Have questions about the Script Development Fund?
Send an email to contact@shorescripts.com​

 

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Script Development Fund | 2024 | Top 15 Finalists

We are honored to announce our 2024 Script Development Fund Top 15 FINALISTS!

VIEW THE LIST
https://www.shorescripts.com/2024s-script-development-fund-winners/

The Top 15 Finalist screenplays are now being reviewed by our Shore Scripts Team as we look forward to announcing our two Winners and Top 5 Finalists on May 20th.

We created our Script Development Fund, to help you find the precious time needed to not only finish your screenplay but to also provide you with the support to craft your very best story. It has been hugely inspiring to read the amazing scripts and treatments that our writers are currently working on and we want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who entered.

This year our cash grants will support our Winners to find the time to finish their scripts. On top of that, our Head of Education and Script Development, Lee Hamilton, will be there to support them with script development and coverage every step of the way over the next 12 months.

For full details of what happens next, check out our Script Development Fund post-contest timeline.
https://www.shorescripts.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2024-Script-Dev-Fund-1-Post-Process.pdf


DON’T MISS THE WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT – MAY 20TH


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THE FINAL CALL FOR ENTRIES CLOSES MAY 10TH!

While queer representation is improving, according to the GLAAD TV report for 2022-2023, there was actually a decrease of 1.3% in LGBTQ+ characters, on scripted primetime American broadcast series, from the previous year.

We are seeking to counter that – opening doors and celebrating LGBTQ+ stories that focus on strong characters that reflect the reality of LGBTQ+ lives today.

Writers are invited to submit the first five pages of their script, a one-page synopsis, and their logline to the contest. You can enter a full-length script, along with the synopsis and logline, although in the first round, we will only be reading the first five pages, not including your title page.

This competition is about championing queer characters and stories, particularly those that celebrate joy, community, and family. Queer audiences, as well as cishet allies, want to see LGBTQ+ characters whose queerness isn't a plot point, they're just queer because that's who they are.

To further support this focus on community, we are inviting the Top 5 Finalists to an online meeting with the Judges, where the writers can make a short oral online presentation to advocate for their script, and in the same meeting, have the opportunity to receive feedback and answer any questions the Judges may have.

After that the Top 5 Finalists will be asked to submit their full script – be that Feature screenplay, TV Pilot, Short Film, or Animation.

The Final Deadline for the 2024 OutHere LGBTQ+ Screenwriting Contest is on May 10th, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time! Submissions cost $40 US.

FIND OUT MORE
https://www.shorescripts.com/outhere-screenplay-contest/

OUTHERE CONTEST DATES
Top 15 Finalists Announced - May 17, 2024
Top 5 Finalists Announced – May 24, 2024
MAY 30TH - The Top 5 Finalists meet with the Judges
to discuss their scripts & get ready to submit their full drafts to decide on the final placings!
Final drafts submitted by – June 14, 2024
Grand Prize Winner Announced - June 21, 2024

CONTEST PRIZES

1-2-1 consultation with Luke Oliveira-Davies
The Grand Prize winner will receive feedback on their script from the founder and creative producer at the award-winning Polari Creative, the award-winning production company committed to championing stories from diverse perspectives and uplifting the voices of underrepresented creatives both upfront and behind the scenes.

Sensitivity & authenticity feedback from Drew Hubbard
Plus, the Grand Prize Winner will receive script feedback from the founder of Pride Reads, the groundbreaking screenplay development service offering sensitivity and authenticity reads for queer/lgbtq+ manuscripts and screenplays that feature gay/queer male and non-binary characters.

$1500 for the Grand Prize Winner
Plus free coverage feedback from Shore Scripts for the Top 5 Finalists!

GET YOUR STORY OUTHERE
https://www.shorescripts.com/outhere-screenplay-contest/​