Bridging the Gap
The Sunvale Screenplay Contest was developed to connect undiscovered screenwriters with filmmakers and offer them an opportunity to see their work on the screen.
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Our mission is to connect emerging screenwriters with visionary filmmakers, providing the production opportunities.
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With 7 produced writers, we bridge the gap between the page and the screen.
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The Grand Prize Winner will get a short film or proof of concept (PoC) film produced based on their screenplay.
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Season 2027 accepting entries!
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Submit a new version of your screenplay for free up to the final deadline!
Categories & Awards
Feature Script
Short Script
Television Script
Recognizing the most compelling narrative-driven feature-length screenplays
Spotlighting innovative short narratives that push the boundaries of cinematic storytelling.
Connecting emerging writers with production opportunities for episodic and series formats.
GRAND PRIZE WINNER*:
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A fully produced PoC or short film.
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The winning screenwriter will receive copies of the final product to help promote/sell the screenplay.
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*The prize is non-exchangeable, non-transferable, and is not redeemable for cash or other prizes. Sunvale Screenplay Contest reserves the rights to pick the scene(s) from the full script to shoot.
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5 CATEGORY WINNERS​
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Free entry to future Sunvale contest.