Discovering & Promoting Writers Since 1998
From choosing our judges to creating opportunities, our top priority has always been the writer. We surround ourselves with reputable and successful companies, including the many producers, literary agents, and managers who read your scripts.
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Our past winners have won Emmys, been signed by agents, managers, had their scripts optioned, and even made into movies.
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But the most important prize of all is this: Scriptapalooza will promote, pitch, and push the Semifinalists and higher for a full year. No other competition in the world does that.
We are accepting screenplays and shorts.
LATEST NEWS​
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Over 95 producers reading all the entries
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We promote the Semifinalists and higher for a full year
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Over $50,000 in prizes awarded
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You can now order feedback with your submission
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Robert McKee endorses Scriptapalooza
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LATEST STATS​
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104 writers have sold or optioned their script
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185 writers have been hired to write on film or tv
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121 writers have films in production or release
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245 writers have gotten agent or manager
"What's great about Scriptapalooza is they help promote top screenplays to the industry after the competition is over."
- Tamra Teig
"When I was selected with my strange movie 'Stray Cat Jazz' into their TOP 100, it gave me the confidence to continue developing my own voice."
- Jake Macpherson
"I think Scriptapalooza gave me the confidence that my script was worthwhile and also gave me something tangible to show to producers."
- Christopher Sullivan
"Scriptapalooza gave me the legitimacy to reconnect with industry contacts about my script—leading to more reads, notes, and a stronger draft."
- Adrienne Thorne
"Having the competition placement on my resume helped me land my first paid screenwriting gig and in turn opened the doors."
- Michael Droberg
"Having the notoriety and being regarded as one of the best competitions, Scriptapalooza helped seal the deal with the studio when I pitched my script."
- Gary Piazza
OUR PAST WINNERS
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current winners
1st Place winner - Gary Lippman
2nd Place winner - Christine DeBoer
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Scriptapalooza has branched out and is currently producing films. The relationships we have built over the years has given us the ability to attach funds and talent to certain projects. We are proud to be part of the following amazing films by talented storytellers.
"There are lots of screenplay competitions out there, but only a select few that are really worth entering. Scriptapalooza is definitely one of those."
- Rick Limentani
"Placing in this contest meant a lot to me, it also helped draw the attention of producers I have since worked with on other projects."
- Brian Nolin
"I was so excited when my script made semi-finals, that script, Buried Alive, is now under option with Walk Like a Duck Entertainment."
- Patricia Cori
"When you're a writer just starting out, you have no credits to your name and every door seems to closed to you, Scriptapalooza can help give you the clout to kick those doors open."
- Mark McCann
"Scriptapalooza is one of the few services where they really promote you and take care of you even if you just place and don't win."
- Beverly Neufeld
"Scriptapalooza was instrumental in this process of not giving up. The script was selected and gave me confidence."
- Rubens Marinelli
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At Scriptapalooza, you — the writer — are everything. For over 27 years we've built this competition around a single conviction: that screenwriters are the beginning of everything great that reaches the screen, and that your talent deserves a real shot at being seen. We don't work for the industry gatekeepers; we work for you. Every submission we read, every producer relationship we've cultivated over nearly three decades, and every door we open exists for one reason — to connect writers with the people who can change their careers. Our goal has never been to crown a single winner and move on. It's to help as many writers as possible, in as many ways as we can, because we believe the next great script is always out there, waiting for someone to champion it. That someone is us, and that someone is you.
contact us
info@scriptapalooza.com
call or text 310.565.3420
