ScreenCraft Horror Screenplay Contest NOW LIVE!
Steve Barton
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Think you’ve got what it takes to deliver a really solid horror screenplay? Well then, the ScreenCraft Horror Screenplay Contest is a great place to test your mettle. Read on for the details.
From the Press Release:
ScreenCraft has unveiled the jury for its third annual ScreamCraft Horror Screenplay Contest. This competition seeks fresh voices in horror film screenwriting – a genre with a rabid fan base and a proven track record for establishing new voices in filmmaking.
The competition is open for entries until July 1st. Winners receive cash prizes and access to Hollywood industry executives who specialize in horror filmmaking. The grand prize winner will also get a phone call with acclaimed horror screenwriter C. Robert Cargill, whose credits include SINISTER, SINISTER 2, and the highly anticipated DEUS EX feature film.
The 2014 jury includes Hollywood’s top representatives and producers of the genre:
- Scott Henderson, Agent at Paradigm Talent Agency, represents renowned horror filmmakers James Wan and Leigh Wannell (SAW, DEAD SILENCE, INSIDIOUS)
- Andrew Wilson, Literary Manager at Zero Gravity, represents acclaimed horror writer Clive Barker (HELLRAISER, NIGHT BREED, THE MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN) among many others!
- Ryan Turek, VP of Development at Blumhouse Productions (company credits include PARANORMAL ACTIVITY, INSIDIOUS, SINISTER, OCULUS, THE PURGE, Academy-award nominee WHIPLASH and the upcoming UNFRIENDED).
- Miles Fineburg, Development Executive at Terror Films (TRACE, THE CHOSEN)
“We look forward to discovering new screenwriting voices in this unique contest for horror film screenwriters,” said Cameron Cubbison, ScreenCraft co-founder.
The competition is operated by ScreenCraft, a Los Angeles-based media consultancy dedicated to helping screenwriters and filmmakers master their craft and connecting them with industry executives who need viable scripts.
Submission and eligibility info can be found here!
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