The Great American Script Contest

Deadlines: Read as listed

All writers from all countries are welcome to submit to the GASC; however, all scripts must be submitted in English, and application fees must be paid.

Reads from agents/managers for winning pilot and feature based on needs and a read is only after a request from agents/managers after reading the winner's logline and synopsis (pitch).

Script must be the original work of the submitting writer and may not be encumbered by any third party.

Scripts that have been sold, produced for a profit, or are currently under option are not eligible.

Original full-length feature screenplays and TV Pilots only are accepted. Anything else, including but not limited to short scripts or web series, novels, short stories, stage plays, musicals, treatments, synopses, , documentaries, and/or spec scripts for existing TV series are not eligible.

Script submissions must be an original screenplay or teleplay.Screenplays adapted from the submitting writer's own self-published books, plays, or other source materials are eligible if the writer retains all rights to the work.

Adaptations from other works are permissible provided the writer has written permission by the owner to adapt the material.

Adaptations of works in the public domain are permissible.Screenplay submissions must be written by one writer only.

Co-written material may be accepted. Prizes for winners will go to the writing "team" not per writer. Multiple submissions are accepted by one writer, however if one or more screenplays of the same writer tie only one screenplay (the decided “best”) will be selected to determine winner.

The writer understands that script feedback can take up to 90-days turn-around time and may not be received before the end of the final application deadline.

The GASC cannot guarantee feedback for your script will be received within enough time to resubmit during the same season.

Applicants must submit materials and payment online only.

Once a script has been submitted, substitutions of new drafts or corrections may only be accepted within 24 hours of the original application. A revised draft of a script may be accepted after 24 hours if it is entered as a new application with the appropriate fee.

Promotional discounts or waivers offered may only be utilized at the time of submission.Promotional discounts or waivers offered may not apply on all submission platforms (i.e. FilmFreeway)

If a writer receives a Free or Discounted Resubmission as part of a Feedback Promotion or otherwise, the Resubmission is valid during the same or the following Fast Track season. Free Resubmissions will not be honored in subsequent seasons.

Writers under the age of 18 years old must have parent or legal guardian’s permission to participate.

Fellowship applicants must accept without reservation the decisions rendered by the judges.

The writer understands that it is his/her sole responsibility to register material to be submitted with the U.S. Copyright Office and/or with the Writer’s Guild of America or the appropriate agency in his/her country.

Applicants awarded a place understand and accept that the GASC, CCFF or CIFF will be free to use his/her name and likeness for advertising or promotional purposes without additional consideration.Writers retain the rights to their screenplay.

Applicants are non-exclusive to GASC and may submit their screenplay to any other person, competition, producer, agent, publisher, and/or organization.

GASC will not be held responsible for feedback meeting cancellations or rescheduling. If you miss or are late to a mentor meeting, the GASC makes no guarantees to reschedule.

Length requirements: Read each category

Standard title pages should be included: listing the script title, name of author(s), telephone number, and email address. Applicants will not be disqualified if it is not included.

Under no circumstances should the writer include name or contact information within the body of the script.

GASC is not responsible for any applicant errors or omissions on any submitted application materials.Synopses, casting suggestions, letters, resumes and photos will not be considered. TV Pilot submissions may include standard supplementary materials, such as lists of recurring characters and future episodes.

You accept without reservation that the submitted logline and screenplay will be reviewed by GASC staff and/or panel of Industry Judges for evaluation and that any one of these employees, or judges may have been or may be exploring ideas similar to the submitted material, and the applicant hereby waives any claim that the GASC and ISA, its staff or judges may have misappropriated any ideas or portions of the submission, logline or screenplay.

There are no refunds for any reason after 24 hours from submission. The writer understands and accepts without reservation that he/she is an independent contractor and that Administrators are not responsible for withholding any taxes or payments to any government agency, at any level, be it state, local or federal.

To submit your materials and be considered you must agree to the Rules.