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Email: sunvalecontast@gmail.com
Common Questions
What are the submission requirements?
Submissions must be original, complete scripts in English.
How many categories are available?
We offer five distinct categories: Drama, Comedy, Horror/Thriller, Action/Adventure and Women writers.
What is the prize for the winners?
Winner's screenplay will be produced as a short fil or proof-of-concept film and shared with industry decision makers.
What is a proof of concept film?
PoCs provide an example of the writing, directing and cinematography that will go into the full-length film and demonstrates the film's viability on the big screen.
How do I register for the contest?
Submit via our website or FIlmfreeway.
RULES & TERMS
1. We accept features, TV pilots and short screenplays in 5 different categories:
--Action/Adventure (feature, TV, short)
--Horror/thriller (feature, TV, short)
--Drama (feature, TV, short)
--Comedy (feature, TV, short)
--Female screenwriters (feature, TV, short)
Note: We only accept original TV pilots
2. You will keep all rights to your screenplay.
3. All writers 18 years or older are eligible. All submissions are final.
4. The screenplay must be submitted in standard screenplay format, font, spacing and margin, in English and in PDF format. Any submission not meeting these qualifications will be disqualified without further notice.
5. Screenplays submitted to other competitions or contests are eligible.
6. Previously produced screenplays or screenplays that will become optioned, sold, or produced during the contest will be ineligible or will be disqualified.
7. Adaptations are eligible if the writer holds all rights.
8. Page limits are as follows: Feature: 60-130 pages, TV pilots: 20-70 pages, shorts 1-40 pages.
9. We reserve the right to amend these rules and contest deadlines at any time.
10. By submitting to the contest, you give us a permission to email you about the contest, our sister contests, and any topics directly related to Sunvale contest and their partners. If you no longer wish to receive any emails from us (including updates on contest results), you can opt out by emailing us: sunvalecontest@gmail.com.
11. BY SUBMITTING YOUR MATERIALS YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND AGREE TO THESE CONDITIONS AND THE ADDITIONAL RULES STATED ON THE SUNVALE WEBSITE. You agree to release and hold harmless Sunvale Screenplay Contest, its subsidiary, parent and affiliated companies, prize contributors, judges, analysts, sponsors, and any other organizations responsible for administering, advertising or promoting your submission of material, and every one of their respective members, directors, employees, agents and representatives (collectively, the “Released Parties”) past and present from and against any and all claims, expenses, and liability, including but not limited to damages and negligence to property and persons, including but not limited to invasion of privacy, defamation, slander, libel, violation of right of publicity, copyright, infringement of trademark or other intellectual property rights relating to a participant’s submission of materials and/or acceptance or use or misuse of prize; provided however, that such release will not apply to any commercial exploitation of the script by a Released Party in violation of your rights under applicable copyright law; and (c) indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Sunvale Screenplay Contest and its sponsor, agents and employees from and against any and all claims, expenses, and liabilities (including reasonable attorneys fees) relating to an entrant’s participation in the Festival and/or entrant’s use or misuse of Award. Employees of Sunvale Screenplay Contest and their immediate families are ineligible to submit materials. Any such submission will be immediately disqualified. SUBMISSION OF MATERIAL IS VOID WHERE PROHIBITED or restricted by any Federal, State or Local law. Voided submission fees will be refunded.