DUE TO THE ONGOING STRIKES, THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
- All entries include FEEDBACK on your first 10 pages
- All Finalists receive a prize thanks to ScreenReaders
From procedurals to pop culture and sitcoms to sci-fi, we live and breathe TV writing. We know it can be hard making your mark and know that many brilliant original TV scripts go unrecognised because they haven't yet built up the accolades that get people reading. The International TV Pilot Awards is a contest to help TV Screenwriters be awarded for their work, gain useful feedback and better their craft. No matter whether you're just starting out or have many scripts under your belt, we think great TV pilot scripts deserve to be rewarded!
All submissions include feedback on the first 10 pages of your script. We know that first impressions count and want to help you get your readers hooked. We provide 1-2 paragraphs of feedback on the first 10 pages, including what worked and where we think you can improve to show off your best work. Constructive and useful feedback is our top priority so all our readers are professional script consultants, editors, developers or TV writers. Feedback will generally be provided within two weeks of notification.
All Finalists and Winners will receive competition laurels in addition to their written feedback and a discount prize thanks to ScreenReaders - "Screenwriters helping Screenwriters":
FINALISTS: 50% Discount on screenwriting services
SEMI-FINALISTS: 25% Discount on screenwriting services
QUARTER-FINALISTS: 15% Discount on screenwriting services
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Screenplays may be entered in the following award categories:
- Best Half Hour Comedy Pilot
- Best Half Hour Drama Pilot
- Best Half Hour Genre or Hybrid Pilot
- Best One Hour Comedy Pilot
- Best One Hour Drama Pilot
- Best One Hour Genre or Hybrid Pilot
- Best Adult Animation Pilot
- Best Children's or Family Pilot
See entry category descriptions for further details.
Judging criteria:
FIRST 10 PAGES
Does this script genuinely make you want to keep reading? Does it hook you? Have you successfully set up your show? Does it instantly connect with the reader?
STORY
Does the story have an original premise or a fresh take? Does it moves the reader forward or take the reader on a journey? Is there a clear structure? If the story is non-linear, does it make sense? If it's comedy, is it funny?
VOICE
Does the TV Pilot have a distinctive and original voice?
CHARACTERS
Does this script have clear characters who each speak in their own voice and match the tone of the story? Are the characters new or fresh and consistent through the script? Do you want to know what happens to them? Do you care?
CRAFT
Does this writer know how to use description and dialogue with attention to industry standard formatting?