WHO ARE WE?
A brand spanking new screenplay competition looking to honour and award fantastic, innovative and original screenplays. We're a team of passionate storytellers and professionals who understand the daily grind of being a writer.
We want to discover new, fresh and exciting writers with a unique story to tell. If you think you have hot property, submit and have your work read by an industry professional.
We're new and because of that we're keeping our submission fees as low as possible!
WHAT'S WITH THE NAME?
Australasia is a region which comprises Australia, New Zealand and some neighbouring islands in the Pacific Ocean. We think it's a pretty cool opportunity to have your work read and recognised on this side of the globe!
WHO CAN SUBMIT?
Anybody! From anywhere in the world!
WHAT IS THE ONE PAGE PRIZE?
Scoot your eyes over to our categories and you'll see one for the 'One Page Prize'. This is a special little competition we run for all those wanting to test themselves with telling a story in just one page. It's simple. Write and submit a one page screenplay of any genre and if you're selected as the winner we'll send you a sweet cash prize of $50. Entries for the One Page Prize are only $5! Give it a go!
Please note for Podcast submissions, if you'd like to also send through a link to the finished episode AS WELL as the script you are submitting then that is encouraged but not mandatory as you will be judged mainly by the words on the page.
**We also offer notes/feedbacks for submissions for an additional fee just check out the categories!**
There will be 3 acceptance rounds. Quarter finalists, Semi finalists and Winners. These lists will be announced on our website and socials on the following dates:
Quarter Finalists: December 17th, 2022
Semi Finalists: December 22nd, 2022
Winners: January 1st, 2023
Competition sections include:
Features:
- Overall Best Feature Screenplay
- Best Drama
- Best Comedy
- Best Horror/Thriller
- Best Sci-Fi
Shorts:
- Overall Best Short Screenplay
- Best Drama
- Best Comedy
- Best Horror/Thriller
- Best Sci-Fi
Pilot:
- Overall Best Pilot Screenplay
- Best Drama
- Best Comedy
Best Web Series
Best Podcast
One Page Prize - Best Screenplay ($50 prize)
All official selections, finalists and winners will receive mentions on our website and our growing social media pages, laurels and certificates (for the winners). Winners will also receive free entry into our next addition where we are hoping to introduce cash prizes!