2009 Ozark Foothills FilmFest Screenwriting Competition

Eligibility

1. The competition is open to first-time screenwriters; screenwriters who have had previous feature screenplays produced, optioned or distributed by non-independent means are not eligible.

2. Screenplays must be the original work of the author. No adaptations -- unless you are adapting your own work.

3. Writers must be 18 years of age or have a parent or guardian sign the release form.

4. Submissions must be originally written in English. No translations from another language into English.

5. Collaborative work is eligible, however, the winners are responsible for the division of the contest prizes.

6. There is no limit to the number of entries, but each entry must be accompanied by an entry form and fee.

7. No pornography will be accepted.

8. Judges may consider correct format in judging.

Entry Fee

1. Each script must be accompanied by $20 personal or cashier’s check payable to Ozark Foothill FilmFest.
 

2. Entry fees are non-refundable.

Deadline

All screenwriting entries must be postmarked or submitted online by December 1, 2008.  Once your script has been submitted, no subsequent revisions or additional pages will be accepted.

Format Requirements

1. Screenplays must be feature length (approximately 90 to 120 pages). Scripts should not exceed 125 pages. They may be submitted electronically, but if you send a hard copy please send four copies.

2. DO NOT put your name or address anywhere on the cover, title page, or anywhere in or on the script so that the reader does not know the name or gender of the screenwriter. Scripts with names will be delayed in judging and may be disqualified.

3. No nonstandard scripts, shooting scripts, teleplays, shorts, novels or short stories.
 

4. No additional materials including but not limited to illustrations, letters, synopses, musical scores, audio cassettes or CDS, cast lists, resumes, etc. should be included with your submission.

Judging

1. The decision of the judges is final.

2. Winners to be announced at an awards ceremony  on Thursday, March 26 in Batesville.
 

Click here for entry form

Application Process

1. All applications must be completed and typed or printed clearly.
 

2. Do not send original copies of the script. Entries cannot be returned.

3. Applications must be accompanied by:

a. correctly formatted speculation copy of the script being entered. DO NOT put your name anywhere on the script!
b. $20 entry fee

c. completed and signed entry form (one per writer if multiple writers

4.  Send to:

ozarkfilm@wildblue.net or Ozark Foothills FilmFest, 195 Peel Road, Locust Grove, AR 72550.

Prizes

Cash prizes will be award for first, second, and third place.  First Place–$500; Second Place–$300; Third Place–$200.  Additional merchandise prizes will be announced.