***READ THE RULES** No refunds on entry fees. Open to authors over 18 years of age anywhere in the United States where allowable.
ANYONE from the USA over 18 years of age may enter. Kentucky writers may attend one of our table reads or events or email jessicainlouisville@gmail.com to request a waiver for discounted entry. (Events listed at shedreamscontent.com)
1. The story must be a narrative feature, short film, or TV pilot of any genre with the highest scoring considerations for an organically diverse cast or story. Diversity can refer to sexuality, ethnic background, class, neurodivergence, abilities and health, or story cultures.
2. The story must be set in or prominently feature the state of Kentucky or Kentuckians. We anticipate that some may simply change the location on current scripts. That's fine, but please try to research and properly describe Kentucky cities or locations accurately. We will not assume a scene labelled "country" could be Kentucky. The script needs to be specific.
Entries will be judged on the following criteria:
Best expression of diversity in characters, story, locations, cultures: 50% (Failure to include Kentucky will disqualify you)
Story development and creativity: 25%
Character development: 15%
Proper Screenplay formatting and structure: 10%
Our judges panel is comprised of experienced producers from Kentucky who have also worked in Atlanta, Los Angeles, and other cities.
*** We reserve the right to withhold award if there are not enough entries in a category that meet the required criteria. We will not award a category that has less than 2 entries that meet all criteria.
**Please be sure your project file does not have author name** This is blind judging.
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Terms of Service:
By submitting, you understand those involved in producing or attending the competition may already be developing something similar and agree to 1) take responsibility for protecting your ideas by registering with the WGA and or Copyright Office and 2) hold She Dreams, partners and third parties or individuals involved with the event harmless from any liability pertaining to your scripts or ideas.
COPYRIGHT AND OWNERSHIP
Neither The Santa Barbara International Awards LLC nor any other partner, employee or agent associated with these competitions claim any ownership in any original material submitted to us. All ownership and rights to the material submitted remain with the writer claiming authorship of the scripted material. Writer assumes all copyright liability and duties to protect same at any given time.
PUBLICITY
Submission of materials establishes each writer's consent to She Dreams Content Development and Producton, LLC to the use of selected entrants’ names, likenesses, photographs, and/or personal information for promotional purposes. We will honor any request to keep the identity of any writer private upon written request. The format in which writers enter their names into the contest is how they will be presented to the public on the website and in any publicity we publish. It is recommended to use both upper and lower case fonts when indicating authorship, and that all capital letters be avoided in both script titles and author names.
REFUND POLICY
Once a script is submitted, administrative processes commence; therefore all fees submitted are non-refundable.
SUBMISSION CONDITIONS AND RELEASE
Writers submitting to She Dreams Kentucky Screenplay Competition agree to release and hold harmless She Dreams Content Development and Production, LLC, its subsidiary, parent and affiliated companies, judges, screenplay readers, sponsors, and any other organizations responsible for administering, advertising or promoting your submission of material, against any and all claims, expenses, and liability, and to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the She Dreams Content and Production, LLC and its owners, agents, and employees from and against any and all claims, expenses, and liabilities. SUBMISSION OF MATERIAL IS VOID WHERE PROHIBITED or restricted by any Federal, State or Local law. Voided submission fees will be refunded.
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NO WARRANTIES
All scores are final and purely at the discretion of the judging panel.
Writer acknowledges that any and all written feedback and analysis commentary is objectively presented and intended to be illustrative, instructive, and helpful in guiding the writer along a professional path. Scores and comments are in accordance with current professional film and television industry standards, but writer accepts them as purely subjective pursuant to the judgment and opinion of the individual reader-analyst and agrees not to request, demand, or suggest alternate, different, or revised written feedback; no guarantees of satisfaction on the part of the writer are expressed or implied. She Dreams Content hopes to inspire, educate and encourage film and television writers, especially in Kentucky. It does not represent writers in the professional marketplace, does not serve as agents, managers, or producers, does not procure or attempt to procure employment or representation for any individual, nor does it direct the development of any individual career. Submitting is not considered a submission for consideration for production and is only for consideration for the prizes mentioned. The participation of professional writers, actors, directors, or executives in webinars, workshops, services, or publications of any kind presented or published by She Dreams Content is not to be construed as interviews, promises, auditions, or guarantees of employment of any kind. Our services are intended for educational and training purposes only.
