The BlueCat Screenplay Competition, now in its 27th year, is open for submissions for 2025.
BlueCat remains committed to the undiscovered writer and continues its tradition of providing written analysis on every script submitted.
BlueCat accepts features, shorts, and pilots and will award $8,000 in cash prizes in 2025, including the Fellini Award, which gives $2,000 to the best script written by an international writer.
BlueCat Screenplay Competition 2025 awards include: Founded in 1998 by WGA writer Gordy Hoffman, the BlueCat Screenplay Competition continues its mission of developing the undiscovered writer. BlueCat’s winners and finalists have gone on to sign with agencies including ICM, CAA, and WME, with their work sold to several major studios such as Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros., and Universal. BlueCat writers have won awards at Sundance, Berlin, and Tribeca all following their recognition with BlueCat.
For complete information and submission details, please visit the official website, specifically the 2025 Rules and Guidelines page.
- Your submission will receive a one page written analysis of your script as a part of your entry fee at no additional cost.
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All scripts guaranteed to be read and evaluated from start to finish.
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Winning writers introduced to over 400 literary managers and agents
- $8,000 in cash prizes awarded.
- We accept feature screenplays and short film scripts.
- Review our Rules and Guidelines to make sure your script is eligible.
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Please send the correct file of your script! We cannot accept revised pages or new drafts after submission. 🙂
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Please format your PDF file name with your script title and author name only. Example: Red-Headed Woman by Anita Loos.pdf
Awards:- The Feature Screenplay Winner will receive $3,000.
The Short Script Winner will receive $3,000.
The Fellini Award will be awarded to the Best Screenplay from any category (Feature or Short) of the 2025 Competition written by a screenwriter residing outside the USA and will receive $2,000.
Deadline:- 21-01-2025
Entry fees:- Start from $30 for Shorts and $65 for Features, and vary depending on the submission date
