Want to see your script get made? Then 54321… LIGHTS, CAMERA, MADE! is the competition for you!

And if you're quick off the mark, it won't cost a penny to enter!

That's right because, with 54321… LIGHTS, CAMERA, MADE!

5 entrants get a free-entry code each month (see below for details)…
4 everyone else it's just…
3 of your finest British pounds (that's right, just £3)…
2 enter your…
1-page scripts

Every month one winner is selected and advanced to the annual competition.

At the annual competition, the winners’ winner is selected then it's...

LIGHTS, CAMERAS, MADE! for the ANNUAL WINNERS' WINNER!

So what are you waiting for? Get writing that winning 1-page script!

Each month there will be one winner and two runners-up, which will be announced on Instagram on the second Friday of the following month. Besides the most important bragging rights, the monthly winners and runners-up will receive laurels.

The winner of each monthly competition will also go forward to the ANNUAL WINNERS’ WINNER COMPETITION.

The ANNUAL WINNERS’ WINNER will receive a laurel and then it’s 54321… LIGHTS, CAMERA, MADE! by the fabulous Resolute Productions. You can see examples of their previous work and to get some ideas on how to make your 1-page script really pop through their website:

https://www.resoluteproductions.co.uk/filmandtv

About Resolute Productions:

Founded in 2020, Resolute have produced a wide range of narrative 1-page scripts for up-and-coming actors to create their own showreels. These scenes range from comedy to drama and from historical fantasy to the gritty, present day. In association with 54321... LIGHTS, CAMERA, MADE! Resolute will be sourcing the very best cast and crew, with a wide range of experience to produce the ANNUAL WINNERS' WINNER script.

To obtain one of the 5 monthly free-submission codes, entrants must:
1. Email 54321LightsCameraMade@gmail.com with the subject heading, 54321... GIMMIE, GIMMIE, GIMMIE! on the first day of the month.
2. All recipients will receive a single-use code valid for that calendar month only.

Please note:
1. It is not the responsibility of 54321… LIGHTS, CAMERA, MADE! if the code expires before use.
2. The code is non-transferrable and has no monetary value.

The 54321… LIGHTS, CAMERA, MADE! Screenwriting Competition does not have the facility to process refunds. It is the responsibility of the entrant to ensure that their script(s) meet the eligibility criteria before submitting.

To be eligible, entries must:
1. Be a strict maximum of 1.5 pages.
2. Be written in English.
3. Follow standard script-formatting rules.
4. Have all personal details (including name, email, address, telephone number) removed from the script as all entries are judged blind.
5. Have no more than two characters.
6. Be creative within a budget. No VFX / animation and no expensive set design / locations / props / costume / explosions / stunts can be included in the script. This list is not exhaustive and can be amended at the discretion of the 54321… LIGHTS, CAMERA, MADE! team.
7. Be the entrant's own work and not breach any copyright restrictions.
8. Not have been professionally performed or published before submission.

By submitting a script to 54321… LIGHTS, CAMERA, MADE!, all entrants are agreeing to the following terms and conditions:

1. All entrants retain full copyright of their work.
2. By entering the competition, entrants are giving permission for their script to be read out and discussed in 54321… LIGHTS, CAMERA, MADE! live event(s) as well as online event(s) and for it to be recorded and used for future promotional purposes.
3. No affiliates of 54321… LIGHTS, CAMERA, MADE! or Resolute Productions may enter the 54321… LIGHTS, CAMERA, MADE! Screenwriting Competition.
4. The selection panel’s decision is final. No communication will be entered into regarding this process beyond any official social media announcements.
5. The Annual Winners’ Winner script will be produced within 12 months of the announcement, and the Annual Winners’ Winner will hold full copyright of the produced film.
6. The Annual Winners’ Winner script will be produced by 54321… LIGHTS, CAMERA, MADE! in association with Resolute Productions, and the appropriate credits and logos will be included in the produced film. While input from the Annual Winners’ Winner is welcomed, the final decisions on cast, crew and final cut ultimately rests with 54321… LIGHTS, CAMERA, MADE! and Resolute Productions.
7. 54321… LIGHTS, CAMERA, MADE! retain the right to offer prizes of equal value in the event of any / all unforeseen circumstances.
8. Writers may withdraw their submission at any time by notifying 54321… LIGHTS, CAMERA, MADE! in writing. No refunds will be provided.

For entrants purchasing the accompanying Judge's Notes:
1. This will follow the standard FilmFreeway proforma, consisting of marks out of ten for Concept, Structure, Plot, Pacing, Characters, Dialogue and Average Score. In addition, there will be brief (3 sentence) written comments, stating the script's strengths, areas for improvement and a summary of both.
2. The judge's decision is final, and no further communication will be entered into.

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  • Lynne Garner

    Great festival to submit to. Have recommended it to fellow script writers.

    May 2026
  • Rebecca Colby

    A fabulous, year-long competition that gave all the entrants the opportunity to come together and learn more about the screenwriting craft and network. It was affordable to enter, a great learning opportunity as well as a fun challenge and most of all, I met some amazing creatives at the year-end event, and also got to hear some table reads. Highly recommend!

    April 2026