Lets hear it for the screenwriters people! The backbone, yet often overlooked, of the film industry. Screenwriters are a group of people who would love to have their work recognized but seldom do. The Florida Script Challenge is aiming to change that. We ourselves are screenwriters and have been for five years now. We know the struggle for screenwriters and the inability to find someone to read your work. We’re here to give you an avenue to have your work judged by your peers in screenwriting.
For our second year we decided to take things up a notch! Not only will we be adding a feature category to the contest but we have paired with Final Draft to offer a copy of Final Draft 11 Screenwriting Software to our Grand Prize winner for 2021!
What a great film festival. Very warm, it is in Florida, and friendly. Keeps you informed and extremely punctual, unlike some other fests. —Screenwriter Drew Henriksen
This is a great challenge for those of us who have short scripts to get some feedback and exposure. Dallas and Crow respond quickly to emails,and are knowledgable on all related subjects. I highly recommend this contest! Place 1st , 2nd, or 3rd to get a trophy! — Screenwriter Brad Giampaoli Aurora, Illinois.
I have really enjoyed being a part of your challenge. I am so appreciative that you all have liked my script! I wish you all the best in future endeavors. — Screenwriter Meryl Thomas
Sponsor - Final Draft — Thank you to the best screenwriting software out there for being a part of our challenge and rewarding our Grand Prize winner with Final Draft 11!
Hurricane Award - Grand Prize Winner - Trophy and Digital Download of Screenwriting Software Final Draft 11 provided by Final Draft! The winner will also receive a one hour session to create/review their logline and pitch and then a 30 min follow up session. With Tracee Beebe of Indignant Dog Films!!
Our 2021 Hurricane Award will be named the Hurricane Heidi Award after our 2020 winner, Heidi Barrientes!!
Short Screenplay First Place - Trophy and Certificate
Short Screenplay Second Place - Trophy and Certificate
Short Screenplay Third Place - Trophy and Certificate
Feature Screenplay First Place - Trophy and Certificate
Feature Screenplay Second Place - Trophy and Certificate
Feature Screenplay Third Place - Trophy and Certificate
All Official Selections will receive a certificate.