Thank you for your interest in submitting your screenplay to the 2012 SCREAMFEST Horror Film Festival.
The 2012 screenplay competition is open for all writers from around the world. We will accept submissions until June 15, 2012.
The following are our deadlines and fees for 2012:
| Script Entry Fees | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Postmarked | Amount | |
| Early: | March 15th | $37.00 | |
| Regular: | May 15th | $52.00 | |
| Final Deadline: | June 15th | $62.00 | |
Click here to be directed to the 2012 screenplay online submission form.
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Screenplay Submission Information
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SUBMISSION INFORMATION:
Screenplays can be submitted online by clicking the link above or mailing a hard copy with a postmark date of no later than June 15th.
Online entrants can complete their application, make their credit card payment and upload a PDF version of their script.
Screenplay file names should be saved in this format: Title_Lastname.pdf
The online application must be completed and script uploaded by 11:59 p.m. on Jun 15th.
Entry fees are non refundable, and may be paid in the form of Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Discover, check or money order paid in US dollars, only through a US affiliated bank.
A $2.00 processing fee will be added to all credit card payments.
Good Luck and thank you for your submission.
ONLINE SUBMISSION FORMAT:
A complete entry includes a single copy of a script in PDF format only, a completed online application form and an entry fee.
Complete the online screenplay submission form here.
You will receive an email confirmation for your records.
You will be directed to the payment form where you can make your payment through a paypal button.
You will be directed to the Screenplay Uploader form where you may upload your screenplay in PDF format only.
Entrants may submit more than one screenplay into the competition, however each entry must be done separately.
HARD COPY SUBMISSION FORMAT:
Hard copy scripts must be bound with industry standard brads and formatted correctly.
Feature film script length should be at least 75 pages and not over 130 (there is no page limit).
Please include a paragraph synopsis bound with script after title page.
Complete the online submission form which will prompt you for payment through Paypal.
Once you have completed your payment, please print a copy of your payment receipt to mail with your hard copy script.
Submitted scripts will not be returned.
Send hard copy screenplay and payment receipt to:
Screamfest Horror Film Festival
8840 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
IF YOU ARE A FINALIST or WINNER:
Finalists will be notified by Oct. 1st.
Screenplay finalists and winners will be announced in the Screamfest e-newsletter and the winning entries will be posted on the Screamfest website.
Winners and Finalists will receive Movie Magic Software.
Winning screenwriter will receive our amazing gold skull trophy and an InkTip Prize Package:
One free six month feature script listing on the InkTip Executive Index.
Logline published in one weekly Industry e-Newsletter sent to all InkTip entertainment professionals (over 35,000 opted-in)