THE HOLLYWOOD CINEVERSE SCREENPLAY COMPETITION is a new competition accepting pilots, features, and short scripts from anywhere and anyone.
Working with both emerging and seasoned writers, we hope to find stories that can take Hollywood by storm - especially yours!
HOLLYWOOD CALLS
What’s your story? THE HOLLYWOOD CINEVERSE SCREENPLAY COMPETITION would like to know! We’re a small-scale, indie screenplay competition that meets for annual gatherings in the heart of Hollywood, Los Angeles. Submit your best drafts to our judges for a chance to stand out as one of the freshest voices in indie cinema today!
Selected works have the opportunity to win a variety of awards, accolades, distribution opportunities, and prizes. Our awards are IMDb certified!
Enter the Cineverse, submit your script, and get your work seen!
PRIZES
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Diamond Screenplay Award
Awarded to the writer(s) of our competition’s first placed short screenplay.
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Gold Screenplay Award
Awarded to the writer(s) of our competition’s second placed short screenplay.
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Silver Screenplay Awards
Awarded to the writer(s) of our competition’s honorable mentions.
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Genre Screenplay Awards
Awarded to the writer(s) of various genre/topic categories.
Diamond Benefits
Winning first place comes with rewards that are designed to help you and your stories shine. Learn more about our mentorship and guidance program using this button:
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A live feedback session with one of our judges, as part of CineCine’s Screencrafts Mentor Program.
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Our festival’s official laurel, as well as a judge’s one-liner and star rating showcased on our website.
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A choice to send out QR codes of a sample of your script at our next live event.
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Full script coverage, catered to elevate your story.
Gold Benefits
Winning second place will also open you to opportunities to polish your pages and receive recognition. Keep in mind - we encourage all writers to explore our mentorship program even without a top placement!
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Our festival’s official laurel, as well as a judge’s one-liner and star rating showcased on our website.
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Full script coverage, catered to elevate your story.
Silver Benefits
Standing out in our festival is quite an accomplishment, which we aim to spotlight through the winners page on our official site. We can’t wait to see your story there soon!
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Our festival’s official laurel, as well as a judge’s one-liner and star rating showcased on our website.
GENRE CATEGORIES
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Drama
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Comedy
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Horror/Thriller
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Sci-Fi/Fantasy
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Historical/Period-Piece
MEETING SOON
LA Awards Ceremony and Writer Mixer: September 2024
Official selections of our festival are showcased each year at the Monica Film Center of Laemmle Theatres, a gorgeous cinema in LA. Writers and filmmakers are encouraged to join us at these events for Q&As, for an awards presentation, and an opportunity to mingle with an enthusiastic audience.
Come, grab a drink with friends, and check out the latest stories from Hollywood and across the globe. Join us in SANTA MONICA, check out the site right here.
Santa Monica Film Center is located at 1332 2nd St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States
CINEVERSE WINNERS
To see our latest Selections, Winners as well as previous Season’s Winners click below.
LAUREL CENTER
Show the world your Official Selection, Nomination or Award with a Custom Cineverse Laurel here.
CONNECT WITH US
@CineverseFilmFestival
