The 4th Annual Film Pipeline Competitions seek remarkable writers and directors with diverse, engaging work--defined by forward-thinking perspectives, fresh voices, and unconventional yet universally appealing stories.
For produced shorts, Film Pipeline's platform is significantly different from the typical festival: selected entrants are given introductions to managers and agents for potential representation, extensive development with in-house Pipeline executives, and long-term promotion of their work.
For short scripts, Film Pipeline creates an opportunity to get your material financed and produced, collaborating with selected entrants from development to production.
$5,000 in financing is awarded to the winner of Short Script, and an additional $5,000 to the winner of Short Film.
With over two decades of experience discovering new screenwriters, Pipeline has cultivated a dynamic, hands-on process of development and industry introductions for filmmakers. This allows both emerging and seasoned writers/directors to receive one-on-one assistance in all facets, from concept to circulation. And most importantly, spotlights and supports selected talent long-term with the intent of fostering their careers.
ABOUT FILM PIPELINE
Launched in 2018, Film Pipeline searches for extraordinary directors, produced shorts, unproduced scripts, and other content from a growing field of talent worldwide. Filmmakers and writers discovered through Pipeline receive circulation assistance to agencies, managers, and executives on the lookout for the next wave of artists, with a sharp emphasis on diverse storytelling and stylistic originality. Unlike a traditional one-and-done festival, the company champions individual writers and directors, playing a central role in getting projects developed, produced, and promoted.
For 20 years, Script Pipeline has bridged the gap between up-and-coming writers and the industry through a unique, long-term, hands-on facilitation process. The result thus far has been $8 million in scripts sold to studios and networks since 1999, most recently the seven-figure sale of Script Pipeline finalist Bring Me Back to Legendary Entertainment. In total, across both Book and Script Pipeline, approximately 25,000 pieces of creative material are reviewed annually, with over 4,000 entries submitted to Book Pipeline in 2020.
For more on Script Pipeline, including recent success stories: scriptpipeline.com
For info on Pipeline Media Group: pipelinemediagroup.com
SHORT FILM
- $5,000 to winner; $1,000 to Runner-up
- Industry circulation to select partners, including agents and managers
- Promotion of the short and the filmmakers’ future work
- Additional reviews of other shorts or scripts, with circulation consideration
- Financing opportunities for additional shorts
- Invitations to annual writer and industry events hosted by Pipeline Media Group
SHORT SCRIPT
- $5,000 to winner for production financing; $1,000 to Runner-up
- Script development and notes from Film Pipeline's executive team
- Industry exposure to specific partners for production support
- Additional reviews of other film and TV scripts, with circulation consideration
- Potential financing for future short scripts
- Invitations to annual writer and industry events hosted by Pipeline Media Group