QUARTER-FINALISTS – OCT 6TH
SEMI-FINALISTS – NOV 13TH
FINALISTS & WINNERS – DEC 9TH – VIEW LAST YEAR’S WINNERS
YOU ARE CLOSER THAN YOU THINK.
YOU JUST NEED THE RIGHT PEOPLE TO NOTICE.
SHORE GETS YOU IN FRONT OF THEM.
We are seeking emerging feature screenwriting talent across all genres.
Over the past fifteen years, we’ve built an unparalleled network of industry relationships, resulting in millions of dollars in spec sales, hundreds of writers signed and introduced to representation, and multiple films produced, including The Assessment, starring Alicia Vikander and Elizabeth Olsen, acquired by Amazon for mid-seven figures.
As the only contest with a dedicated Writer Development Manager, we provide ongoing, structured support while connecting our writers to a network of 300+ industry professionals.
◴ 15th ANNUAL FEATURE CONTEST
✓ 100+ SUCCESS STORIES
✓ FILMS PRODUCED BY AMAZON, BLUMHOUSE, FILMFOUR, & OTHERS
✓ SUPPORTED BY AWARD-WINNING MENTORS
✓ TRUSTED BY 300+ INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
• Cash Prizes
While we do offer cash prizes, our true focus is on providing writers with career support and direct access to industry professionals.
• Real Industry Connections
Direct introductions to a curated network of 300+ producers, agents, and executives actively seeking new material.
• Development Support
Ongoing development support from our dedicated Writer Development Manager, helping writers refine their work and prepare it for industry opportunities.
• Full Transparency
Run by an experienced team of industry professionals, with full transparency on who we are and how we work. Meet the Team!
• Real Results
A proven track record, with writers gaining representation, securing spec sales, and seeing their projects produced.
AT SHORE WE HELP BUILD YOUR PATHWAY INTO THE INDUSTRY.
• Cash Prizes
While cash prizes are appealing, many contests offer them in place of career support and genuine industry connections.
• Little to No Industry Connections
Many contests offer limited to no access to industry professionals.
• No Development or Support
Without development or support, even strong scripts often don’t reach their full potential.
• Lack Transparency
Who actually runs these contests and what is their experience? Is it clear?
• Vague Results
Many have created little to no successes for their writers.
Our Winners & Finalists receive ongoing 1:1 support from Brandon, our Writer Development Manager.
Our development support is built around one goal: helping your screenplay succeed in the industry.
We work with writers to strengthen their positioning, and ensure their work is ready to be shared with our network of producers, agents, and executives.
At Shore Scripts, we carefully formulate a plan of action for every feature screenplay we send out.
We start by working closely with each writer, gaining a clear understanding of their creative vision and career ambitions. This allows us to position each project thoughtfully and introduce it to the industry professionals most relevant to its tone, genre, and potential.
The result is focused, intentional circulation that puts your work in front of the right decision-makers, ensuring it reaches the people best positioned to move it forward.
Our relationship with writers extends far beyond the contest. We provide ongoing, tailored support as your career develops, offering guidance, strategic advice, and continued introductions to industry professionals. Our focus is on building lasting partnerships that help writers grow and sustain momentum over time.
This approach has led to our writers gaining representation, optioning, selling, and having their feature projects produced with A-list stars.
“Shore Scripts is an essential resource for our development endeavor. We consistently are introduced to extremely talented screenwriters.”
• Initial review: Your script is evaluated by our experienced team of professional readers.
• Advancement: Approximately the top 10% of submissions advance to Quarterfinalists, 5% to Semifinalists, and 1% are selected as Finalists and Winners.
• Feedback for every submission: All entrants receive feedback on their script. (For more in-depth notes, you may choose to purchase discounted Coverage in place of the standard feedback.)
• Fresh eyes each round: As your script advances, it is reviewed by a new reader at each stage.
• Final shortlist selection. Our internal team selects the top feature scripts to move forward to the judging panel.
• Industry judging. Our esteemed industry judges read the shortlisted scripts and help determine the Winners and Finalists.
• Winners and Finalists are announced Dec 9th.
• Prizes & Intros. Winners and Finalists will be introduced to Sarah, who leads our Feature contest. Prizes will be distributed.
• Kickoff strategy session. All Winners and Finalists meet 1:1 with Brandon, our Writer Development Manager, to discuss your feature project, career goals, and any challenges you’re facing. Together, you’ll create a personalized plan to move your writing career forward.
• Script Circulation. You will continue to work with our Writer Development Manager as he circulates your work to targeted people and companies on our industry roster.
• A personalized approach – that’s the Shore Scripts way. Our hands-on, tailored mentorship and targeted script circulation are designed to support meaningful, long-term success for our writers.
☑ $1,000 CASH PRIZE
☑ WORK 1:1 WITH OUR WRITER DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
☑ SCRIPT CIRCULATION TO OUR INDUSTRY ROSTER
☑ INDUSTRY MENTORSHIP
☑ GUARANTEED MEETINGS
☑ WORK 1:1 WITH OUR WRITER DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
☑ SCRIPT CIRCULATION TO OUR INDUSTRY ROSTER
☑ INDUSTRY MENTORSHIP
