The Olive Woolley Burt Awards are open to the general public for previously unpublished work. This is a prestigious contest that has helped writers move forward with their writing careers.

First place: $150
Second place: $125
Third place: $100

All scripts must be written in proper screenplay format (the use of screenplay writing software is recommended).

To learn more about proper screenplay format, please go to: https://screencraft.org/2015/05/07/elements-of-screenplay-formatting/.

DO NOT INCLUDE ANY IDENTIFYING INFORMATION ON THE UPLOADED DOCUMENT.

Documents not submitted in the correct format will be disqualified.

DEADLINES AND ELIGIBILITY

• Submission period begins January 20th and closes May 13th.

• All entries must be the original work of the contestant.

• Previously published works do not qualify for this contest.

• Entries may not be entered into more than one category.

• Works previously awarded a LUW cash prize do not qualify for this contest.

Submitted entries are judged as initially submitted (although you may withdraw your entry and resubmit anytime prior to the submission deadline).