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Subject: Upcoming Screenplay Contests 09-03-08
Content: Scriptdoodle Newsletter Screenwriters Filmmakers Producers Moviegoers Sponsored by www.ScreenplayContests.com The #1 Source for Screenplay Contests www.TopFilmFestivals.com The #1 Source for FilmFestivals September 2008 Featured Screenplay Contest CONTEST OF CONTEST WINNERS There are dozens of screenwriting competitions held annually across the country. But which screenplay from among the winners of all of these quality competitions is the best of the best? Who is the best of the best? The Contest of Contest Winners ™ hopes to answer that question and shine the spotlight on these accomplished, award-winning screenplays. A good showing in this contest proves your script stands out among the toughest competition. Contest Director, Howard Allen has worked for many years as a professional actor, playwright, director, screenwriter and literary manager/dramaturg -- as well as a reporter, reviewer and editor in his award-winning journalistic career. Howard was a Star Speaker at L.A. Screenwriters Expo. Howard also has a film production company which aims to honor the storyteller by producing great stories. Credits: co-writer on screenplays "Renaissance," top 10% at Heart of Austin Film Festival and "Line In the Sand" just optioned; Script Consultant and actor in 2007 Arizona Western, "The Decoy" and 2007 film noir "Red 71." His latest theatre: directing "I Hate Hamlet," for which he was named Best Director Of The Year, Pinter's "The Birthday Party" and London hit "Humble Boy" this past spring. Contest Information Available at: www.ScriptDoctor.com UPCOMING SCREENPLAY CONTESTS HOLIDAY SCREENPLAY CONTEST FREE SCREENPLAY CONTEST CONTEST OF CONTEST WINNERS ScreenplayShop.com Market Your Screenplay Online $30.00/6 months $50.00/ year ScreenplayShop.com Featured Film Festival Big Sky Documentary Film Festival Regular Deadline - September 1, 2008 Final Deadline - October 20, 2008 The Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, the premier venue for nonfiction film in the American West, is seeking submissions for its sixth annual event. From February 13-22, 2009 the festival will screen 100 films, including world and U.S. premieres, classics, rare and experimental works on Montana's largest screen at the historic Wilma Theater in downtown Missoula, Montana. In addition to ten days of screenings, the event will feature many public and VIP events including panel discussions, galas, receptions and networking round-tables. The competitive event is open to non-fiction films and videos of all genres, subject matter, lengths and production dates. Awards and cash prizes will be given for Best Documentary Feature (over 50 minutes), Best Documentary Short (15-50 minutes), Best Mini-Doc (under 15 minutes) and best documentary about the American West (the "Big Sky Award"). Download entry form in pdf format at : www.bigskyfilmfest.org/entries.html WIN A MACBOOK AIR PLUS A MEETING WITH BENDERSPINK Put your pitch where the pros are with StoryLink's Pitch Your Story Contest, an online competition open to video and text pitches for feature-length screenplays in all genres. Grand Prize Winner receives a MacBook Air loaded with screenwriting software, along with an in-person meeting with Benderspink. Sponsored by The Writers Store, Final Draft, Netflix, Script Magazine and others. The Deadline to enter is September 30th, 2008. Entrance fee also includes a 3-month subscription to Pitch Perfect (a $39.95 value). Enter now! Learn more at StoryLink: http://www.storylink.com/pitchcontest Calling All Screenwriters, Filmmakers & Producers! Want to toot your own horn? How about some free publicity? The entertainment world is all about marketing. Scriptdoodle will be featuring screenwriters, filmmakers and producers in upcoming newsletters. Send us a 200 word biography highlighting your past and current projects. Email to: Cherubfilm@aol.com Please place the following in the subject line: TOOT MY OWN HORN