Contests/Competitions
From the Guild

United Hollywod's First Annual Short Film Contest

United Hollywood is proud to announce that FairDeal4Writers has become the first annual <span style="font-weight: bold">United Hollywood Short Film Contest</span>.

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Slamdance Teleplay Competition

Submission Deadline June 25

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NYTVF Independent Pilot Competition

Submission deadline: July 6

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Xbox Live Originals Contest

Submission Deadline: June 29

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Slamdance Screenplay Competition

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Short Screenplay Competition for New Writers

Presented by Slamdance

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Slamdance Horror Screenplay Competition

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Nicholl Fellowships in Screenwriting

Sponsored by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Submission deadline is May 1.

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Writers Place Screenplay Contest

Three prize levels. Final submission deadlines in May and November.

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Slamdance Screenplay Competition

For first-time screenwriters. Submission deadline May 18, 2007

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PAGE International Screenwriting Awards

Late deadline for 2007 is April 30th.

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Sir Peter Ustinov Television Scriptwriting Award

Sponsored by the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

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International Screenplay Competition

Sponsored by Gotham Writing Workshop. Deadline: October 31, 2007.

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IFP/Chicago Screenplay Competition

Deadline is April 1, 2007.

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FYI: Film Your Issue

Open to everyone 16 - 25. Films 30 - 60 seconds.

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Austin Film Festival Screenplay Competition

Early deadline May 15, 2007.

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Asian American International Film Festival Screenplay Competition

Deadline April 13, 2007

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Filmmakers International Screenwriting Awards

Final Deadline May 31, 2007

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American Gem Short Screenplay Competition

Final Deadline May 31, 2007

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A Feeding Frenzy Screenwriting Competition

A competition with feedback. Several entry opportunities throughout the year.

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UPCOMING EVENTS 
DAILY BUZZ
PRESS RELEASES 2008

61st Annual Writers Guild Awards

61st Annual Writers Guild Awards

Entries are now being accepted for the Writers Guild of America Annual Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Television and Radio Writing and Graphic Art. For online submissions and all other awards information more>

 

LOWELL PETERSON - NEW WGAE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

LOWELL PETERSON - NEW WGAE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Lowell Peterson joins the Writers Guild of America, East as Executive Director. Read WGAE President Michael Winship’s letter announcing Lowell ’s arrival. more>

 

WGA 2008 Theatrical and Television Basic Agreement

Read the Schedule of Minimums established in the 2008 Theatrical and Television Basic Agreement. If you have any questions regarding to the application of these provisions or minimums, or regarding interpretation of the Basic Agreement, contact the WGAE. more>

 

THE STRIKE IN PICTURES

THE STRIKE IN PICTURES

The strike is over, but the images and pictures remain. Visit the WGAE’s photo gallery of photos from key events and pickets. more>

 

WGAE Celebrates Its Contracts and Members

WGAE Celebrates Its Contracts and Members

WGAE members celebrated their hard work and solidarity that resulted in new contracts. See some of the photos from the celebration here. more>

 

CONTRACT 2007/8 AND STRIKE RECAP

CONTRACT 2007/8 AND STRIKE RECAP

Writers are back at work after the 100-day strike. Background information on the strike and its issues, as well as the archive of strike-related videos and articles are found here. If you have any questions regarding the contract, strike, your return to work, or other related issues, we’re here to help. Email: mbaissues@wgaeast.org or call the WGAE at 212-767-7800. more>

 

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