New York Screenwriting Awards, is an international screenplay competition based in New York.
Screenwriters who would need recognition to be able to contact agents and producers can submit their screenplays.
New York Screenwriting Awards has four editions per year. Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter editions.
Winners will be announced on the NewY work Screenwriting Awards website, via emails, and FilmFreeway.
Winners of each category will receive a prestigious digital certificate and the official laurel.
New York Screenwriting Awards has been run by MAE Media House, one of the most prestigious creative writing consultancies in
New York, since 2015.

Awards & Prizes

Winners of each category will receive a prestigious digital certificate and the official laurel.

Rules & Terms

All entries must be uploaded in PDF format. (www.freepdfconvert.com)
All entries must be submitted in English, formatted in 12-point courier font.
You may submit your entry via FilmFreeway. No preference will be given to either method of submission.
Entries must be received by the applicable Entry Deadline.
NEW YORK SCREENWRITING AWARDS will not share your screenplay with anyone except the official judges of the competition.
By entering the NEW YORK SCREENWRITING AWARDS you represent that your entry is your original work, and does not infringe on the copyright or other rights of other people.
Entry fees are non-refundable.
We do not accept hardcopy submissions by mail.
The decisions of the judges are final.
NEW YORK SCREENWRITING AWARDS reserves the right to make any necessary changes, postponements, or cancellations to event scheduling at our discretion.
To enter the NEW YORK SCREENWRITING AWARDS, you must agree to its Terms and Conditions.
81 Reviews
Overall Rating
Quality
Value
Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • Todd Wilber

    I'm so honored to have received Best Feature Horror Screenplay for 'Killer Cosplay.' I really appreciate their efficiency and wish the New York Screenwriting continued success in discovering new talent and creativity. Thank you so very much!

    September 2024
    Helpful
  • Peter Williams

    I was thrilled with the speed of delivery when it came to announcing the winners. This was definitely worth my investment and I hope my win leads to me having some networking in the future. Thank you for everything. Peter W.

    September 2024
    Helpful
  • Dianne Blomberg

    We are honored to have won Best Comedy TV Script. The festival is well-run, organized and everyone is so supportive. Thank you all!!

    September 2024
    Helpful
  • Hrushi Kesh

    Got two of my scripts selected in two years.

    September 2024
    Helpful
  • Peter Schuyler

    I'm delighted to win Best Feature Screenplay Comedy 2024 for "Dust to Dust." Great communication. Easy contest to deal with and follow.
    Peter Schuyler

    September 2024
    Helpful