If a screenplay written by multiple writers is any of the category finalists or Grand Prize winners, prizes will be divided at writers’ discretion but only one of each prize will be distributed. If a screenplay written by multiple writers is one of either of the Grand Prize winners, all cash awards will be split equally between all writers.By clicking Submit, all writers authorize the submission. All writers must authorize submission of the entry. List the writer who will be the primary contact first, and include the address, telephone, and email for that person only. All writers’ names should be listed on the online entry – if they are not, your co-writer’s name will not be reflected on our website if your screenplay advances in the contest. Only one entry fee is required for such entries. Screenplays written by up to four people may be entered into the contest.Grand Prize Feature and TV winners, as well as category winners, receive a free entry in the 2023 Big Break Contest as part of their 2022 prize package. They are, however, eligible to enter different scripts for consideration. Grand Prize winners in Features and TV and category winners are not eligible to re-enter their winning scripts in future Big Break Contests.Scripts are not eligible if the source material has been sold, produced, or is currently under option to any third party. Adaptations are not eligible unless the source material was written by the screenwriter of the entry in question.Screenplays under option at the time of submission are not eligible.Employees, officers, directors, contractors and agents, and their immediate families and household members regardless of where they live, or members of the same households (whether related or not) of Cast & Crew Production Software, dba Final Draft and its respective divisions, affiliates, subsidiaries, agents, Big Break Contest sponsors, and advertising agencies (collectively, the “contest providers”), are not eligible to participate in the Contest or to win any prize.The Big Break Contest is open to any individual who is 18 years of age or older at the date of entry and has access to the Internet.Entries will be considered for the genre prize in each category and for the grand prize in either feature film or television. Each submission must include its own entry form, a separate file and separate entry fee. This information would need to be included within the same file, at the end of the script. The exception is original hour-long and half-hour TV entries, which may include standard supplementary materials, such as lists of recurring characters and future episodes, as part of the screenplay.Do not include resumes, pitches, synopses, casting suggestions, letters, or other supporting documentation with your submission. Entry should consist of a screenplay or teleplay only.– Writers name within the script’s file name. – Writers name on ANY page of the script – Writers name, WGA or representation info on the title page Do NOT include personally identifying information (name, etc.) ANYWHERE in your script as this will result in INSTANT DISQUALIFICATION.The title of the script will be provided to the reader as part of the file name and in the judging form. ![]()
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