Scriptscene RWA :: Share the Dream Screenwriting Contest Official Rules

2008 SHARE THE DREAM CONTEST
Official Rules

1. The entry consists of four copies of the first fifteen pages of your script, a synopsis of no more than one page, the script’s logline, and a cover sheet/title page. You may enter fewer than fifteen script pages, but a one page synopsis, the logline, and a cover sheet/title page must be included. Each entry must be accompanied by an SASE. The entry must not be contracted, optioned or produced before April 15, 2008.

2. Standard script format is required. Clean photocopies are acceptable. Do not include your name anywhere on the entry itself or the cover sheet. Use two brads to hold together each copy of the entry pages and cover sheet.

3. Include the following items on your cover sheet: The title of your entry in all caps, the genre, and a one to two sentence logline.

4. Remember to submit the entry fee (U.S. funds only) of $20 Scriptscene Members and $25 for non-members. Please make your check payable to Scriptscene RWA. Entry fee may be paid through Paypal. Please email payment to: Treasurer@Scriptscene.org.

5. Your entry must be received on or before April 15, 2008 Please do not send it in any manner that requires a signature from the recipient. Instead you may include a self-addressed, stamped postcard that the coordinator will return to you, confirming receipt of the entry.

6. Judges may make written comments directly on the script. The Preliminary score sheets will be completed and returned in your SASE. Be sure to enclose a large envelope with sufficient postage for return of your entries and score sheets. No entries or score sheets will be returned without an SASE. The Final Judge will not be filling out a score sheet, but may make comments on the Finalist’s entry. These will also be returned to the Finalists.

7. Entry must be an original story created solely by the entrant. The entrant has all rights to the story. If the entry is collaboration, all the rules apply for each writer. Though one entry and fee is submitted, each writer must complete an entry form and sign an agreement.

8. The entrant must have registered the complete screenplay with either the Writer's Guild of America or the United States Copyright Office.

9. No fees will be returned on any entry that is disqualified for any reason.

10. This contest is limited to the first 25 entries received. Entries over the limit of 25 will be accepted only if enough judges are available to give each a fair reading. The fee will be returned on any entry not accepted under these circumstances.

11. Scriptscene RWA reserves the right to cancel the contest if fewer than ten entries are received. In the event of such a cancellation, entries and fees will be returned to entrants.

12. The entrant must be a member of Romance Writers of America in good standing. By signing the agreement, the entrant is providing permission for the contest coordinator to verify standing.

13. You may enter no more than two scripts, and the contestant's agreement must be signed and returned for each entry.

14. Some judges may accept electronic entries this year. If a judge requests electronic entries, each entrant assigned that judge will be contacted and asked to send an electronic file of that entry. All other rules of entry apply.

ENTRIES must have romantic elements. The romance must be either the main plot or the subplot.

Information Sheet

Official Rules

Entry Form